KERN and SOHN MSF 200N Manuel page 8

4 Basic Information (General)
Defined pur-
pose
Proper use
Improper Use
Warranty
Test device
control
5 Basic Safety Precautions
Staff training
Avoiding con-
tamination
Safety
Instructions
8
This height measuring rod according to guideline 93/42/EWG is provided for
determination the body height in medical practice and for medical survey, ex-
amination and treatment.
Indication:
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Determining the body height in the medical practice area.
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At an upright standing person, or at a lying baby, the height measuring
rod is applied to head and feet in a manner that on the display or scale
the body height value can be read.
Contraindication:
No contraindication known.
This height measuring rod is used to determine the height of persons while
standing upright, or of lying babies, according to its model, in medical treat-
ment localities. 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.
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 condi-
tions. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing.
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, natu-ral wear and tear.•Non
correct implantation or assembly.
For height measuring rods, we recommend a metrological exami-nation of the
accuracy of the measuring rod, however, this is not mandatory as the determi-
nation of human body height involves rather large, intrinsic inaccuracies.
 Carefully read this operation manual before setup and
commissioning, even if you are already familiar with
KERN balances.
 All language versions contain a non-binding translation.
The original German is binding.
The medical staff must apply and follow the operating instructions for proper
use and care of the product.
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 conse-
quence (e.g. direct contact with the skin).
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Observe operating instructions.
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Please use no other than the supplied fixtures for mounting.
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During assembling, ensure that screws are tightened properly and that the
height measuring rod has been assembled correctly.
•
For medical application recheck correctness of scale after assembly with
the help of a calibrated length measuring device. (see chap. 6 „Checking
the scale")
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To prevent risk of injury, ensure that the head stop is returned to folded-in
position after each use.
•
The body height measuring emits only reliable values, when the back and
the head are straightly aligned, nevertheless the body height of a person
may change about some cm during a day.
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