KERN TMBA-A01-A User manual

KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
Internet: www.kern-sohn.com
Operating manual
Mechanical height measuring rod
KERN
TMBA-A01-A
Version 1.2
2020-10
GB
MBA-A01
MBA-A01-BA-e-2012

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GB
KERN MBA-A01
Version 1.22020-10
Operating manual
Mechanical height measuring rod
Table of contents
1Technical data................................................................................................ 2
2Declaration of conformity ............................................................................. 3
3Appliance overview ....................................................................................... 4
4Explanation of the graphic symbols ............................................................ 5
5Basic Information (General).......................................................................... 6
6Basic Safety Precautions.............................................................................. 7
7Unpacking/installing...................................................................................... 8
8Body height measurement.......................................................................... 10
9Cleaning, Maintenance, Disposal............................................................... 12
1 Technical data
KERN (type) TMBA-A01-A
Model MBA-A01
Measuring range 30 – 80 cm
Readability 1 mm
Tolerance 5 mm
Dimensions (D x H x W) mm 850 x 240 x 60 mm
Temperature range +10°C … +40°C
Net weight approx. 360 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 MBA-M.

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2 Declaration of conformity
The current EC/EU Conformity declaration can be found online in:
www.kern-sohn.com/ce

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3 Appliance overview
1. Measuring rod
2. Head stop
3. Caliper gauge/Heel stop

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4 Explanation of the graphic symbols
SN WD 20xxx Designation of the serial number of every device,
applied at the device and on the packaging.
Number here as example
2020-10
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
contamination 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 MBA-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 height meter 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.
Scope of
delivery •Height measuring rod
•1 Fixing screw
•Operation manual

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Installing:
Place the length meter on the edge of the housing.
The length meter should be clipped on the 2 pins (1) on the left and right side.
Fix it with the delivered screw on the center hole (2).
To acces the screw hole on the length meter, it must be fully extended.

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8 Body height measurement
Fixed stop
min. 30 cm
Movable stop
max. 80 cm

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Position the baby in a way that the head touches gently the
fixed stop.
Shift caliper gauge acc. to fig. till the heel stop.
Read the body height.
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.

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9 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