3 Basic Information (General)Weighing instruments have to be verified for the purposes statedbelow in accordance with Directive 90/384/EEC. Article 1,paragraph 4. “Determination of mass in the practice of medicinethat is, weighing patients for reasons of medical supervisionduring medical surveillance, examination and treatment.”3.1 Specific functionIndication Determining the body weight in the medical practice area. To be used as “non-automatic weighing instruments“, that is,a person will step or sit down carefully onto the centre of theseating surface or weighing platform. The weighing value canbe read after a steady display value has been achieved.Contra- No contraindication known.indication3.2 Proper useThese scales serve as a means of determining the weight of people in a seated orstanding position, in medical treatment rooms. The scales are suitable forrecognising, preventing and controlling illnesses.Scales fitted with a serial interface may only be connected toappliances in compliance with Directive EN60601-1.The person to be weighed should be seated in the centre of the seating surface orstep onto the weighing platform and sit or stand still.As soon as a stable weighing value is reached the weighing value can be read.The scales are designed for long-term usage.Scales may only be used for people who are able to sit or standstill.The balances should be checked for correct condition prior to each utilisation by aperson familiar with proper operation of the balance.MCB_MPT-BA-e-1217 7