Welch Allyn 6202 Manual

Welch Allyn Stow-A-Weigh Scales
Directions for use
Models 5202, 6202, 6202D

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DIR 80021280 Ver. A Revision date: 2016–09
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................. 1
Intended use ........................................................................................................ 1
Indications for use ................................................................................................ 1
Symbols ............................................................................................................... 1
About warnings and cautions ............................................................................... 2
Controls and indicators ........................................................................................ 4
Installation and setup .............................................................................. 7
Installation instructions ........................................................................................ 7
Custom setup ...................................................................................................... 9
Scale operation ...................................................................................... 13
Power options .................................................................................................... 13
Audible beeps .................................................................................................... 13
Weighing procedure ........................................................................................... 14
Print a weight measurement ............................................................................. 14
Storage, cleaning, and maintenance ................................................... 15
Storage ............................................................................................................... 15
Cleaning ............................................................................................................. 15
Battery replacement .......................................................................................... 15
Change the printer paper ................................................................................... 16
Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 17
Appendices ............................................................................................ 19
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 19
Product configurations ....................................................................................... 20
Approved accessories ........................................................................................ 20
Warranty ............................................................................................................ 21
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Introduction
Intended use
The Welch Allyn Stow-A-Weigh Scales are intended to be used by clinicians for weighing
patients up to 660 pounds (300 kg) for model 5202, up to 880 pounds (400 kg) for model
6202, and up to 1000 pounds (450 kg) for model 6202D.
Indications for use
The Welch Allyn Stow-A-Weigh Scales are used by clinicians to weigh patients. An
optional height gauge is available on some models.
Symbols
Documentation symbols
WARNING The warning statements in
this manual identify conditions or
practices that could lead to illness, injury,
or death. Warning symbols will appear
with a grey background in a black and
white document.
Caution The caution statements in this
manual identify conditions or practices
that could result in damage to the
equipment or other property, or loss of
data.
Consult Directions for Use
Shipping, storing, and environment symbols
Temperature limit Keep dry
Separate collection of Electrical and
Electronic Equipment. Do not dispose as
unsorted municipal waste.
Fragile
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Humidity limitation Atmospheric pressure limitation
This way up Stacking limit by number
Recyclable
Miscellaneous symbols
Manufacturer Reorder Number
Product Identifier For indoor use only
Serial Number Prescription only or "For Use by or on the
order of a licensed medical professional"
Battery Power
About warnings and cautions
Caution statements can appear on the Welch Allyn Stow-A-Weigh Scales, the packaging,
the shipping container, or in this Directions for use.
The Welch Allyn Stow-A-Weigh Scales are safe for patients and clinicians when used in
accordance with the instructions and caution statements presented in this Directions for
use.
Before using the device, you must familiarize yourself with all cautions, with the steps to
power up the device, and with the sections of this Directions for use that pertain to your
use of the device. In addition to reviewing the general cautions presented in the next
section, you must also review the more specific cautions that appear throughout the
manual in conjunction with setup/startup, operation, and maintenance tasks.
•Failure to understand and observe any warning statement in this manual could lead
to patient injury or illness.
• Failure to understand and observe any caution statement in this manual could lead to
damage to the equipment or other property, or loss of patient data.
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General warnings and cautions
WARNING Patient injury risk. Make sure the scale is properly cleaned
between measurements.
WARNING Patient or operator injury risk. Make sure the scale is
positioned on a stable surface and in a way to avoid shock or bumping
hazards.
CAUTION Make sure that you routinely perform general maintenance and
equipment safety checks on your scale. Remove the scale from service
when you notice damaged power cords.
CAUTION Make sure the scale is set in the proper measurement units for
your facility. Make sure you record the measurement units as they are
displayed.
CAUTION For scale model 6202D, make sure the cable connecting the
main scale and the satellite platform are connected before taking a weight
measurement.
Directions for use Introduction 3

Controls and indicators
Scale
Model 5202
1 Front panel
2 Scale frame
3 Weighing platform
4 Mounting bracket
5 Battery access door
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Models 6202 and 6202D
1 Front panel
2 Scale frame
3 Weighing platform
4 Mounting bracket
5 Battery access door
6 Printer (optional)
N/A Satellite platform for model 6202D
Directions for use Introduction 5

Front panel buttons
Button Function
ZERO Press this button to reset the scale to zero.
ON Press this button to turn on the scale.
ST Press this button in conjunction with ON to enter the setup mode.
RECALL Press this button to recall the previously stored scale reading.
LB Press this button to display the weight in pounds.
Note This button is not present if you purchased a scale with the kilogram-only option.
KG Press this button to display the weight in kilograms.
PRINT (DATA)
SEND
Press this button to print the current weight.
On models equipped with a RS-232 port, pressing this button when the scale is connected to a
computer sends the current measurement to the computer.
REWEIGH Press this button to retake the patient's weight.
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