COUNTERWEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing in Kilograms (kg)
Note: The 40 kg (55065) counterweight is required when weighing a patient who is over 160 kg.
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing a Patient 161 - 180 (kg)
1. When a patient weighs between 161 - 180 kg, place the lower poise weight at 120 kg.
2. Place the 40 kg (55065) counterweight on the 5
kg value on the lower poise bar.
3. Adjust the upper poise weight to match the patient weight. The poise bar will center in the
trig-loop.
4. Read and record the weight. To read the patient's weight, add the weight value indicated on
the upper and lower poise bars, as well as an additional 40 kg. See page 13 for a
counterweight conversion chart.
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing a Patient 181 - 200 (kg)
1. When a patient weighs between 181 - 200 kg, place the lower poise weight at 140 kg.
2. Place the 40 kg (55065) counterweight on the 5
kg value on the lower poise bar.
3. Adjust the upper poise weight to match the patient weight. The poise bar will center in the
trig-loop.
4. Read and record the weight. To read the patient's weight, add the weight value indicated on
the upper and lower poise bars, as well as an additional 40 kg. See page 13 for a
counterweight conversion chart.
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