KERN MBC-A01 User manual

KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Tel: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0
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Internet: www.kern-sohn.com
Operating instructions
Height measuring rod
KERN MBC-A01
Version 1.4
2019-10
GB
MBC-A01-BA-e-1914

MBC-A01-BA-e-1914 2
GB
KERN MBC-A01
Version 1.4 2019-10
Operating instructions for body height
meter
Contents
1Technical data................................................................................................ 3
2Declaration of conformity ............................................................................. 3
3Scope of delivery........................................................................................... 4
4Explanation of the graphic symbols ............................................................ 5
5Basic Information (General).......................................................................... 6
6Basic Safety Precautions.............................................................................. 7
7Unpacking/installing...................................................................................... 8
8Assembly........................................................................................................ 9
9Body height measurement.......................................................................... 10
10 Cleaning, Maintenance, Disposal ............................................................... 11

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1 Technical data
KERN
MBC-A01
Measuring range
10 –80 cm
Readability
1 mm
Tolerance
5 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D)
88.5 x 17 x 12
Temperature range
+10°C … +40°C
Net weight
approx. 800 g
Admitted as medical product as per
Guideline 93/42/EWG ( CE 0297 )
Category I with measuring
function
The height meter is only suitable for use with baby weighing
scale KERN MBC-M.
2 Declaration of conformity
To view the current EC/EU Declaration of Conformity go to:
www.kern-sohn.com/ce

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3 Scope of delivery
1Measuring rod
2Head stop
3Foot stop
4Screws (4 x)

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4 Explanation of the graphic symbols
SN WF 12xxx
Designation of the serial number of every device,
applied at the device and on the packaging.
Number here as example
2019-10
Identification of the manufacturing date of the medical
product.
Year and month here as example
„Attention observe accompanying document“, or
„Follow operating instructions“
„Follow operating instructions“
„Follow operating instructions“
Kern & Sohn GmbH
D –72336 Balingen
Ziegelei 1
Manufacturer’s marking of
medical product including address
10°C / 40°C
Temperature limitation in the application
indicating the lower and the upper limit
(Allowable ambient temperature)
Temperature indication as example

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5 Basic Information (General)
This height measuring rod according to guideline 93/42/EWG is
provided for determination the body height in medical practice
and for medical survey, examination and treatment.
Defined
purpose
Indication:
Determining the body height in the medical practice area.
For a baby resting on his/her back, attach the measuring rod in
such a way on head and feet that you can read the body
height on the scale.
Contraindication:
No contraindication known.
Proper use
This height measuring rod is designed for measuring the height of
a baby resting on his/her back, in medical treatment rooms. This
height measuring rod is suitable to detect, prevent and survey
diseases.
Ensure that the height measuring rod may only come into contact
only with uninjured skin.
Improper Use
The structure of the height measuring rod may not be modified.
This may result in incorrect measuring results, safety-related
defects as well as destruction.
The height measuring rod may only be used according to the
described conditions. Other areas of use must be released by
KERN in writing.
Warranty
Warranty claims shall be voided in case
Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored
The appliance is used outside the described uses
The appliance is modified or opened
Mechanical damage or damage by media, liquids, natural
wear and tear.
Non correct implantation or assembly.
Test device
control
For height measuring rods, we recommend a metrological
examination of the accuracy of the measuring rod, however,
this is not mandatory as the determination of human body
height involves rather large, intrinsic inaccuracies.

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6 Basic Safety Precautions
Carefully read this operation manual before setup
and commissioning, even if you are already
familiar with KERN balances.
Staff training
The medical staff must apply and follow the operating instructions
for proper use and care of the product.
Avoiding
contaminatio
n
In order to avoid crossed contamination (fungal disease,…) the
parts coming into contact with the patient must be cleared
regularly.
Recommendation:
After every application which could have a potential
contamination as consequence (e.g. direct contact with the skin).
Safety
Instructions
Observe operating instructions.
Please use no other than the supplied fixtures for mounting.
Ensure during installation that the height measuring rod has
been assembled correctly.
When shifting the measuring rod, ensure that the baby does not
come to any harm.
Reliable values of body height measurements are only achieved
if the heel, back and head are aligned in a straight line.
Do not attach the height measuring rod to any other but the baby
weighing scale KERN MBC-M.
During installation make sure that the screws are fitted firmly.
Do not leave a baby unattended.
When shifting the measuring rod make sure that neither the
hands nor the feet of the baby are resting on the measuring rod.
Clean and disinfect the measuring rod at regular intervals.
To achieve correct height measuring, we recommend that you
involve a second person.

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7 Unpacking/installing
Testing upon
acceptance
Please check packaging as well as the device on receipt for
possibly visible external damages.
Packaging/
Return
Keep all parts of the original packaging for a possibly required
return.
Only use original packaging for returning.

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8 Assembly
How to assemble the height meter:
Attach the head stop (1) to
the left side of the
measuring rod and shift it
to the zero mark (2) of the
scale.
Attach the foot stop (3) to
the right side of the
measuring rod and shift it
to the left as far as you
wish.
Hold the foot stop in the
area of the measuring rod
when shifting it (4)
How to attach the height meter to the weighing scale:
Attach the height meter to the bottom end of the weighing scale with the help of the
supplied screws.
When screwing down the height meter make sure that you do
not apply too much pressure on the weighing pan as that may
damage the weighing cell.

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9 Body height measurement
Ensure that the head stop (3) is placed exactly on the zero mark (2) of the measuring
meter.
Put the baby in the centre of the weighing pan.
Move the height measuring rod (2) carefully to the right until the head stop (3)
gently touches the baby’s head
To achieve correct measurement we recommend that you involve a second
person.
Do not leave a baby unattended.
When shifting the measuring rod, make sure that no harm is done to the baby
and that its hands and feet do not rest on the measuring rod.
Press the baby’s knees gently onto the weighing pan.
Move the foot stop (4) carefully towards the bottom of the baby’s feet and keep
the baby immobile.
On the scale read the baby’s size.
A correctly exercised height measurement will achieve an
accuracy of ±5 mm.

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10 Cleaning, Maintenance, Disposal
Cleaning
Disinfection
Clean the height measuring rod with household detergent or
commercially available disinfectant, e.g. 70% isopropanol.
We recommend a disinfectant suitable for wiping disinfection.
Please follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaners such as spirits or
alcohol or similar as they might damage the high-quality
surface.
Sterilisation
Sterilisation of the appliance not allowed.
Disposal
Disposal of packaging and height meter must be carried out by
operator according to valid national or regional law of the
location where the appliance is used.
Do not spray the height measuring rod with disinfectant.
Remove dirt immediately