Rice Lake 185289 User Manual

Rice Lake Mechanical Physician Scale

Model RL-MPS-40

Operation Manual

PN 186212 September 20, 2017

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Rice Lake Weighing Systems

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Rice Lake Weighing Systems.

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All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and

accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make

changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.

Contents

1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2.0 Assembly....................................................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Scale Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1.1 Pillar Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1.2 Steelyard Rod Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1.3 Height Rod Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 Wheel Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.0 Counterpoise Weights ................................................................................................................................. 7

4.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 8

4.1 Zero Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4.2 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.3 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Rice Lake Mechanical Physician Scale Model RL-MPS-40

Introduction

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

WARNING

1.0 Introduction

The Rice Lake Mechanical Physician Scale (RL-MPS-40) is ideal for use in health clinics and doctors’ practices for height and weight measurement.

The scale is durable, having a sturdy enameled steel body, removable slip resistant cover, a retractable aluminum height rod

d re

ar wheels. This manual guides the user through basic instructions on pillar assembly, wheel installation, height rod

an installation and the zero adjustment of the scale.

1.1 Safety

Safety Signal Definitions:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided could result in serious injury or death. Includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data.

General Safety

Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.

Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death. Do not transport the scale while someone is standing on it. To avoid cross contamination, the scale should be cleaned regularly. Avoid contact with excessive moisture. Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this scale. Do not jump on the scale. Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points. Do not use in the presence of flammable materials. Use the scale only to determine weight of pe Do not make a People with disabilities, or who are physically frail, should always be assisted by another person when using this scale. Do not use the scale on slippery surfaces, such as a wet floor. Do not use this scale when the body/feet are Weight exceeding the maximum capacity may damage the scale. Do not drop the sca For accurate weighing, the scale must be pla

lterations or modifications to the scale.

le or subject it to violent shocks.

ople while standing.

wet, such as after taking a bath.

ced on a flat, s

table surface.

injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake

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