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Wireless Wheelchair Scale
Model D300 Series
Version 1.0
Operation Manual
PN 161817
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Contents
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................... 1
1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Safety Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 FCC/CE Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.0 System Setup ............................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Unpacking the Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Repacklng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Hand Held Controller Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.0 Using the D300 Series.................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Weigh Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Weigh Patient and Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Options Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.0 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 12
5.0 D300 Series Limited Warranty................................................................................................... 13
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company
April 3, 2015
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About This Manual
Important
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
1.0 Introduction
The D300 Series wireless wheelchair scale provides home healthcare, skilled nursing facilities, and hospital
communities with a lightweight, portable and wireless alternative to the critical task of weighing wheelchair bound
patients. The wireless wheelchair scale is easy to set up and operate. The D300 Series comes in two models:
• D300-8 — 800 lb (363 kg) capacity
• D300-12 — 1200 lb (544 kg) capacity
1. 1 S af e ty
There are certain precautions that should be taken to prevent personal injury to the user and damage to the device.
Follow instructions for installation and usage. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage or injury from
incorrect operation or manipulation by the user.
If any problem occurs during the operation, turn off the device first
problem remains, contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
1.2 Safety Signals
and follow the instructions in the manual. If the
Safety Signal Definitions:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous si
injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to
equipment
.
tuation
that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
1.3 Safety Precautions
This device is designed and manufactured on the basis of the International Standard for Medical Equipment.
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the safety
information and instructions
any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your
responsibility.
in the manual. Please follow these instructions carefully. Contact
General Safety
Failure to follow the instructions or heed these warnings could result in serious injury or death.
Inside of the device must be handled only by a qualified trained person. The customers must not touch or handle the
inside of this device under any circumstance. It may cause an electric shock or a flame out.
The following precautions must be observed for customer’s safety.
This device has been adjusted to the optimal performance at the time of factory release.
s
Do not attempt to modify or adjust any pre
any modification is needed, ask your local distributor for service.
If you have any trouble with this device, turn it off imme
et controls or switches except those specified in this manual for operation. If
dia
tely and contact your local distributor for assistance.
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Important
CAUTION
Avoid the following environments in using or storing this device.
-Where the ambient temperature falls below 50°F or exceeds 95°F (10°C or exceeds 35°C) for use.
-Where the humidity falls below 30% or exceeds 75% for use.
-Where the humidity is over 95% for storage.
-Where this device is exposed to water stream or splashing water.
-Where this device is exposed to dust.
-Where this device is exposed to excessive shock or vibration.
-Where this device is exposed to direct sunlight.
In case of using this device after a long period of non-use, it
Observe general precautions on using electric devices and the
The device must not be cleaned with lubricant or alcohol-based products. Pla
Use a dry cloth or wet tissue.
In case of mechanical failure, please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
should
be checked carefully before use.
things specified in this manual.
te electrode and coating can be peeled off.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
60601-1-2:1994. These limits are design
in a typical medical installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to other devices in the
vicinity. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to other devices, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving device.
- Increase the separation between the equipment.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different f
- Consult the manufacturer or field service technician for help.
ed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
r
om that to which the other device(s) are connected.
with the limits for medical devices to the IEC
1.4 FCC/CE Notice
Controller FCC ID: Y96141511
Scale Pads FCC ID: Y961415100
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
1. This devi
This device must accept any interference received, including interferenc
2.
ce may not cause harmful interference.
following
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev
of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protections against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television receptions, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
• Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technici
an for help.
to which the receiver is connected.
two conditions:
e that may cause undesired
ice pursuant to Part 15
The
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For technical assistance, call Rice Lake W
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user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the eq
e
ighing Systems at 1-800-472-6703.
uipment without approval of the manufacturer
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2.0 System Setup
Note
2.1 Unpacking the Scale
Visually inspect the D300 Series scale to ensure all components are included and undamaged. Standard hardware
includes:
Item Description Quantity
Scale Pads
4
Handheld Controller and Rubber Glove for Controller
Roll on Ramps
Lanyard
Wheel Stop
1 each
4
1
4
Table 2-1. D300 Component Parts
If any parts were damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately and
keep the original packaging material for inspection by the carrier’
claim process to take pictures of the condition of the packaging and damage.
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s representative. It is also helpful in any
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2.2 Repacklng
Important
If the D300 Series scale must be returned for repair, it must be properly packed with sufficient packing materials.
Whenever possible, use the original carton when shipping the scale back.
Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty.
2.3 Hand Held Controller Key Functions
The following section explains the functions of the hand held controller.
Figure 2-1. Hand Held Controller Key Functions
Key Function
Up/Down Arrow Used to toggle to through menu items.
Back Used to backspace on entries.
Power Used to turn the handheld unit on/off.
Setup Menu Used to enter into Setup Menu.
OK Used to accept the value.
Table 2-2. Key Functions
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3.0 Using the D300 Series
Main Menu
Weigh Patient
Weigh Patient & Chair
Zero Out Pads
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Note
The D300 Series wireless wheelchair scale has two different modes available when using the scale.
• Weigh Patient - gives a displayed weight of the patient and wheelchair.
• Weigh Patient & Chair - gives the weight of the patient wi
3.1 Weigh Patient
Use the following steps to weigh a patient.
Note
After unpacking the scale, allow approximately 5-10 minutes for the scale to adjust to room
temperature.
thout the weight of the wheelchair.
Note
This mode includes the total weight of the patient and the wheelchair.
1. Place each scale pad on a solid, flat surface (tile, cement, hardwood). Weighing on carpeting can create
inaccurate wei
2. To power up the controller, press and hold the green power key until the controlle
two second
ghments.
r turns on (approximately
s). The controller briefly displays the Rice Lake Weighing Systems logo and the software
version number, then displays the main menu screen.
Figure 3-1. Startup Display to Main Menu Display
3. Place the wheel stops on the scale pads (shown in Figure 3-5). Position pads directly behind each wheel.
There are protective covers over the wheel stop slots that must be removed prior to attaching
them to the scale pads.
Figure 3-2. Protective Tabs
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4. Press the down arrow key and scroll down until Zero Out Pads is highlighted and press OK.
Zero Out Pads
Check and remove
anything from pads.
Continue
Important
Zeroing Complete
Repeat Zero Out?
Ye s
No
1234
Wheel Stop
Ramp
Figure 3-3. Zeroing out Pads
5. Check and remove anything from the scale pads is displayed. Press Continue to continue to initiate the zero out
nction. When the controller is in process, the screen will go dim for approximately five seconds an
fu
le the controller is zeroing out each pad, the scale pad will be
whi
f any of the four pad indicator lights are red or yellow in color, or if the controller indicates
I
COMM ERROR, TRY AGAIN, press the up arrow to highlight the Yes prompt. Press OK and repeat the
lit green.
zeroing out process.
d
Note
Make sure to zero out the scale each time the scale is moved.
6. After the controller completes the process, the display shows Zeroing Complete and will verify that all four
d numbers on the controller display are indicated with green circles.
pa
Figure 3-4. Zeroing Complete
7. The controller will ask Repeat Zero Out. If all numbers are circled in green in the controller display, then the
display highlights
NO. Press OK and the display returns back to the main menu screen.
8. Place the ramps onto the scale pad (shown in Figure 3-5).
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Figure 3-5. Wheel Stop and Ramp Attached to Scale Pad
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9. Roll the wheelchair backwards onto the center of each pad.
Important
Note
Main Menu
Weigh Patient
Weigh Patient & Chair
Zero Out Pads
10. Set the brakes on the wheelchair and remove ramps prior to weighing.
Figure 3-6. Roll Wheelchair up Onto Scale Pads
For accurate weighments, ramps must be removed prior to weighing a patient.
11. Select
Weigh Patient from the main menu (Figure 3-1). The display will show Acquiring Data. During this time
the display screen will dim for approximately five seconds and the scale pads will be lit green. Patient and
wheelchair weight will then be displayed.
OK and the display returns back to the main menu. If there is a problem acquiring data, COMM ERROR
Press
12.
TRY AGAIN is displayed.
Attach ramps back onto the scale pads.
13.
14. Release wheelchair brakes and remove patient off of scale pads.
3.2 Weigh Patient and Chair
This mode includes the weight of the patient without the weight of the wheelchair.
There are two variations that can be done while in this mode:
•Chair
• Patient + Chair
Figure 3-7. Weighing Patient & Chair
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3.2.1 Chair
Chair Weight
Weigh Chair
Enter Chair Weight
Main Menu
Weigh Patient
Weigh Patient & Chair
Zero Out Pads
The user can find the exact weight of the chair or it can be entered manually. When entering into Chair Weight
Chair will automatically be highlighted.
mode,
Press
OK and two menu items appear on the screen.
• Weigh Chair
• Enter Chair Weight
Figure 3-8. Weighing Chair
Weigh Chair
Weigh Chair will be highlighted when entering into this parameter.
1. Prior to weighing the wheelchair, place the
included wheel stops and ramps onto the scale pad as shown in
Figure 3-5.
2. Zero out the scale pads.
Figure 3-9. Zeroing out Pads
3. Roll the wheelchair backwards onto the center of each pad.
4. Set the brakes on the wheelchair and remo
5. Press
OK to weigh just the wheelchair. While the controller is in the process of weighing the wheelchair,
the display will dim for approximately five seconds and the scale pads will be lit green. Once complete, the
chair weight res
ults are displayed. The display
saved until the next use. If the user does not wish to save the wheelchair weight, press the down arrow to
highlight
Note
NO and then press OK.
Once the hand held controller is turned off, the wheelchair weight is gone.
6. Attach ramps back onto the scale pads.
7. Release wheelchair brakes and remove wheelchair off of scale pads.
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ve ramps prior to weighing.
Save? is shown. Press OK to save that weight and it will be
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Enter Chair Weight
Chair Weight
Weigh Chair
Enter Chair Weight
Patient & Chair
Chair
Patient & Chair
Zero Out Pads
Patient Weight
Zero Out Pads
Check and remove
anything from
scale pads.
Continue
To manually enter a wheelchair weight, press the down arrow to highlight Enter Chair Weight.
Figure 3-10. Manually Entering Chair Weight
1. Press the up arrow or the down arrow to begin the numbers scrolling in .5 lb increments (press and hold the
arrow key for faster scrolling) until you get to the chairs’ correct weight and press
2.The controller will read
If the weight is not correct, press the down arrow to highlight
3.
Is This Correct? Yes will highlight if the weight is correct, press OK.
NO. Press OK.
OK.
4. Repeat until correct.
3.2.2 Patient Plus Chair
Use the following steps to find the weight of the patient and the wheelchair.
1. Use the down arrow to highlight
Patient + Chair.
2. Place each scale pad on a solid, flat surface (tile, cement, hardwood).
Place the wheel stops on the scale pads.
3.
4. Press the down arrow key and scroll down until
5.
Check and remove anything from the scale pads is displayed.
6. Press continue to initiate the zero out function. (When the controller is in process, the screen will go dim for
Figure 3-11. Find Weight of Patient
Zero Out Pads is highlighted and press OK.
Figure 3-12. Zeroing out Pads
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approximately five seconds. While the controller is zeroing out each pad, the scale pads will be lit green.
Important
Patient & Chair
Chair
Patient & Chair
Zero Out Pads
Patient Weight
Patient & Chair
Weighing
If any of the four pad indicator lights are red or yellow in color, or if the controller indicates
COMM ERROR, TRY AGAIN, press the up arrow to highlight the Yes prompt. Press OK and repeat the
zeroing out process.
7. After the controller completes the process, the
display shows Zeroing Complete and will verify that all four
pad numbers on the controller display are indicated with green circles.
8. The controller will ask
highlight
NO and then press OK and return back to the main menu screen.
9. Place ramps in front of each scale pad making sure the scale
Roll the wheelchair onto the scale pads, as cl
10.
Repeat Zero Out. If all numbers are circled in green in the controller display, then
pads are placed behind the wheelchair.
ose to the center of the pad as possible and ensure brakes are
set.
1. Remove ramps prior to weighing the patient.
1
12. Press
Patient & Chair.
Figure 3-13. Weighing Patient & Chair
13. The display will show Weighing. During this time the display screen will dim for approximately five
seconds and the scale pads
will be lit green. Patient weight will then be displayed. The display
Save? is
displayed. Press Yes to save that weight. The weight will be saved until the next use. If the user does not
wish to save the weight, press the down arrow to highlight NO. Press OK to return back to the main menu.
14. Attach ramps back onto scale pads.
15. Remove wheelchair and patient off of
scale pads.
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3.3 Options Menu
Options
Help
Beep Preferences
Date & Time
Deep Settings
Setup/Options Button
There are several options available on the D300 Series wireless wheelchair scale. To access those options, press the
upper-right display button on the hand held controller.
Figure 3-14. Setup/Options Button Location
3.3.1 Help
This option includes basic written facts to help with setup and ease of use.
• Getting Started
• Using Quick W
the patient
provides general information on how to get started using your scale.
eight provides a quick weight reading with patient and chair without the ability to save to
database.
• Weighing Patient + Chair provides a quick
save to the patient database.
• Helpful Hints gives helpful way to achieve the
weight reading with patient and chair without the ability to
best results and functionality.
3.3.2 Beep Preference
The D300 Series wireless wheelchair scale system is designed with beep alerts.
The controller is defaulted to
Lost Pad Connection can also be selected and will alert the user if there is an error or obstruction preventing clear
Never.
communication with the scale pads.
Additional beep preference settings are available but because they
are associated with patient database information,
are only available in the D300 Series service manual, PN 162740.
3.3.3 Date & Time
This option is for setting the current date and time. Use the following steps to set up date and time.
1. To enter the current year, use the up and down arrows
. To enter the current month, use the up and down arrows on the controller to find
2
to find the current year and press the OK button.
the current month and
press the OK button.
3. To enter the current day, use the up and down arrows on the controller to find t
OK button.
4. To enter the current hour, use the up and down arrows on th
e controller to find the current hour and press
he current date and press the
the OK button.
5. To enter the current minutes, use the up and down a
press
OK.
3.3.4 Deep Setting
This option is pass code protected for changing functionality in much more detail. Additional information on deep
settings are only available in the D300 Series service manual, PN 162740.
rrows on the controller to find the current minute and
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4.0 Troubleshooting
Use the following troubleshooting tips if the unit isn’t working properly.
• When scale pads are not found by the control
• Check batteries in each scale pad and the controller to ensure
• If the weight readings are inconsistent, check the flooring on whic
be used on level flooring, such as tile, cement or hardwood, and clear of any debris.
• Make sure the ramps have been removed prior to weighing.
• If all directions have been followed
for technical support.
• Yellow and red indication lights mean inconsistent weight readings. Ensure scale pads are placed on level
flooring,
such as tile, cement
or hardwood.
and are still not getting the desired results, call (800) 472-6703 and ask
ler or will not turn on:
proper placement and connection.
h the pads are placed. The scale needs to
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5.0 D300 Series Limited Warranty
Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a
Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the
Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. All systems and components are warranted against defects in materials
and workmanship for one year.
RLWS warrants that the equipment sold hereunder will conform to
RLWS. RLWS warrants the equipment against faulty workmanship and defective materials. If any equipment fails
to conform to these warranties, RLWS will, at its option, repair or replace such goods returned within the warranty
period subject to the following conditions:
• Upon discovery by Buyer of such nonconformity
de
tailed explanation of the alleged deficiencies.
, RLWS will be given prompt written notice with a
• Individual electronic components returned to RLWS for warranty purposes must be packaged
prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage in shipment. Packaging requirements are listed in a
publication, Protecting Your Components From Static Damage in Shipment, available from RLWS
Eq
uipment Return Department.
• Examination of such equipment by RLWS confirms that the nonconformity actually exis
not caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation, improper repair or improper
testing; RLWS shall be the sole judge of all alleged non-conformities.
• Such equipment has not been modified, altered, or ch
authorized repair agents.
• RLWS will have a reasonable time to repair or replac
for shipping charges both ways.
• In no event will RLWS be responsible for travel time or on-location r
disassembly of equipment, nor will RLWS be liable for the cost of any repairs made by others.
THESE WARRANTIES EXCLUDE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER RLWS
NOR DISTRIBUTOR WILL, IN ANY EVENT, BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
RLWS AND BUYER AGREE THAT RLWS’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF SUCH GOODS. IN ACCEPTING THIS WARRANTY, THE BUYER WAIVES ANY AND ALL OTHER
CLAIMS TO WARRANTY.
SHOULD THE SELLER BE OTHER THAN RLWS, THE BUYER AGREES TO LOOK ONLY TO THE SELLER FOR
WARRANTY CLAIMS.
NO TERMS, CONDITIONS, UNDERSTANDING, OR AGREEMENTS PURPORTING TO MODIFY THE TERMS OF THIS
WARRANTY SHALL HAVE ANY LEGAL EFFECT UNLESS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY A CORPORATE
OFFICER OF RLWS AND THE BUYER.
the current written specifications authorized by
to
ts, and was
anged by any person other than RLWS or its duly
e the defective equipment. Buyer is responsible
epairs, including assembly or
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