The Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale is efficiently designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable weight
measurements. It is equipped with a built-in height rod, a handle and two heavy-duty rear wheels for easy portability.
Manuals and additional resources are available from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
Warranty information can be found on the website at www.ricelake.com/warranties
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Figure 1-1. Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale (150-10-5)
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.
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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.
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 injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake
Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
General Safety
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 people while standing.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the scale.
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 wet, such as after taking a bath.
Weight exceeding the maximum capacity (550 lb/250 kg) may damage the scale.
Operating at voltages and frequencies other than specified could damage the equipment.
LO Bat indicator activates, for accurate weighing, replace the batteries or connect the scale to an AC power source as soon
If the
as possible.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional AC adapters, utilizing an adapter not supplied by us voids all warranties.
Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks.
For accurate weighing, the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
2
Assembly
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Note
2.0Assembly
2.1Unpacking The Scale
Place the carton on a hard, level surface for unpacking, preferably in the area where it will be used.
Carefully lift the scale out of the packaging material; lifting it by the scale base.
The scale base and scale column are connected by a cable and requires great care when removing from the box
so that the cabling does not get damaged.
Parts contained in the shipping box include:
• Scale (the base and attached column)
• Height rod
• CD containing USB driver
• White box labeled Parts Inside which contains the following:
Wheels (2)
Wheel hinge (1)
Pan head screws (8)
AA batteries (6)
All component parts have been wrapped in plastic. Retain the packaging for use in the event that the scale must be returned for
modification, calibration or repair. It must be properly packed with sufficient packing materials.
Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty.
2.2Scale Assembly
Use the following steps to set up the scale.
A Phillips head screwdriver will be needed for installation.
1.Place the scale on a hard, level surface for the most accurate weighments.
2.Thread the excess cable through the lower column to eliminate possible pinching during installation.
Figure 2-1. Cabling Connecting the Scale Platform and Scale Column
3.Place the lower column on the base making sure not to pinch the cable.