Introduction
Thank you for choosing the seca 354 Digital Baby and Child Scale. This versatile scale is designed for accurate weight measurement of infants and can be easily converted into a flat scale for children. This manual provides essential information for safe and correct operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Consignes de sécurité
Please read all safety instructions carefully before using the scale. Failure to do so may result in inaccurate measurements or injury.
- Always place the scale on a firm, flat, and stable surface.
- Ne laissez pas les nourrissons sans surveillance sur la balance.
- Tenir la balance à l'écart de l'eau et des températures extrêmes.
- Utilisez uniquement le type de pile spécifié (4 piles AA).
- N’essayez pas de démonter ou de réparer la balance vous-même. Contactez un technicien qualifié.
- Ensure the weighing tray is securely locked to the base when weighing infants.
Contenu du colis
Vérifiez que tous les éléments sont présents dans le colis :
- seca 354 Digital Scale Base
- Removable Weighing Tray
- 4 piles AA
- Manuel d'instructions (ce document)
Installation
1. Installation des piles
- Locate the battery compartment on the underside of the scale base.
- Ouvrez le couvercle du compartiment à piles.
- Insérez 4 piles AA en respectant la polarité (+/-).
- Fermez soigneusement le couvercle du compartiment à piles.
2. Assembling the Weighing Tray (for infant weighing)
The weighing tray is designed to securely attach to the scale base for infant measurements.
- Align the weighing tray with the designated slots on the scale base.
- Gently press down until the tray clicks into place, indicating it is securely locked.
- Ensure the tray is stable and does not wobble before use.

Image: The seca 354 scale with its comfortable weighing tray securely attached, ready for infant use.

Image: A user's hands demonstrating the process of attaching the weighing tray to the scale base, ensuring a secure fit.
Mode d'emploi
1. Basic Weighing (Infant)
- Ensure the weighing tray is securely attached.
- Placez la balance sur une surface plane et stable.
- Appuyez sur le MARCHE/ARRÊT button to turn on the scale. The display will show "0.000".
- Gently place the infant in the center of the weighing tray.
- Wait for the weight reading to stabilize. The display will show the infant's weight.
- Remove the infant from the scale.
- Appuyez sur le MARCHE/ARRÊT button again to turn off the scale, or it will automatically switch off after a period of inactivity.

Image: An infant comfortably positioned on the seca 354 digital baby scale for accurate weight measurement.
2. TARE Function (Weighing with a cloth/diaper)
The TARE function allows you to subtract the weight of an item (e.g., a blanket or diaper) placed on the scale before weighing the infant, ensuring only the infant's weight is measured.
- Allumez la balance.
- Place the item (e.g., blanket) on the weighing tray. The display will show its weight.
- Appuyez sur le FORT bouton. L'affichage se réinitialisera à « 0.000 ».
- Gently place the infant on the item. The display will now show only the infant's weight.
3. Breast-Milk-Intake-Function (BMIF)
The BMIF function helps determine the amount of breast milk consumed by an infant during feeding.
- Weigh the infant avant feeding and note the weight.
- Appuyez sur le BMIF button. The display will show "0.000" and store the pre-feeding weight.
- Feed the infant.
- Place the infant back on the scale après feeding. The display will show the difference in weight, indicating the amount of milk consumed.
4. Switching Units (lbs/kg)
The scale can display weight in pounds (lbs) or kilograms (kg).
- Avec la balance allumée, appuyez sur livres / kg button to toggle between units.
- L'unité sélectionnée sera affichée à l'écran.
5. Auto-HOLD Function
The Auto-HOLD function stabilizes the weight reading even if the subject moves slightly, providing a more accurate measurement.
- When the scale detects a stable weight, the PRISE indicator will appear on the display, and the weight will be locked.
- This allows you to read the weight even after the infant is removed.
6. Converting to Flat Scale for Children
The seca 354 can be easily converted into a floor scale for older children.
- Assurez-vous que la balance est éteinte.
- Carefully unlock and remove the weighing tray from the scale base.
- Place the scale base directly on a firm, flat floor surface.
- Allumez la balance.
- Instruct the child to stand still in the center of the scale base.
- Read the stabilized weight.

Image: An older child standing on the seca 354 scale base, demonstrating its use as a flat scale after the weighing tray has been removed.
Entretien et soins
- Nettoyez la balance avec de la publicitéamp Un chiffon et un détergent doux. Ne pas utiliser de nettoyants abrasifs ni immerger le tartre dans l'eau.
- Regularly check the battery compartment for corrosion. Replace batteries when the low battery indicator appears on the display.
- Conservez la balance dans un endroit sec et frais lorsqu'elle n'est pas utilisée.
- Évitez de laisser tomber la balance ou de la soumettre à des chocs violents.
Dépannage
| Problème | Cause possible | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| La balance ne s'allume pas. | Piles mortes ou mal installées. | Vérifiez la polarité des piles ou remplacez-les par des piles AA neuves. |
| Lectures inexactes. | Scale on an uneven surface; object touching the scale; scale overloaded. | Place scale on a firm, flat surface. Ensure nothing is touching the scale. Do not exceed 44 lbs (20 kg) capacity. |
| L'écran affiche « Err ». | Scale overloaded or internal error. | Remove weight from the scale. Turn off and on again. If error persists, contact support. |
| Le poids fluctue. | Subject moving; unstable surface; air currents. | Ensure subject is still. Place scale in a draft-free area on a stable surface. Use Auto-HOLD function. |
Caractéristiques
- Modèle: séca 354
- Capacité: 44 lb / 20 kg
- Graduation: 0.2 oz / 5 g (for weights up to 22 lbs / 10 kg), 0.5 oz / 10 g (for weights above 22 lbs / 10 kg)
- Fonctions: TARE, BMIF (Breast-Milk-Intake-Function), Auto-HOLD, lbs/kg switch-over, automatic switch-off
- Type d'affichage : Numérique
- Alimentation: 4 piles AA (incluses)
- Dimensions du produit : 21.7 x 13.1 x 6.1 pouces (551 x 333 x 155 mm)
- Poids de l'article : 5 livres (2.27 kg)
- Caractéristiques spéciales : 2-in-1 mobile baby scale and flat scale for toddlers
Garantie et assistance
The seca 354 Digital Baby and Child Scale comes with a Two Years Parts and Labor Warranty à compter de la date d'achat.
For technical support, warranty claims, or service inquiries, please contact seca customer service through their official website or the retailer where the product was purchased. Please have your model number (354) and proof of purchase available.