Rice Lake 168354, 141448, 194737 User Manual

Digital Wheelchair Scale w/ Seat

350-10-4

Software Revision 11439

Operation Manual

151806 - Rev B

Contents

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

2.0 Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Safety Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.0 Scale Assembly ........................................................................................................................... 3

3.1 Unpacking Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.2 Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 Setting Up Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4 Attaching the Feet to the Scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.5 Handle Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.6 Inserting Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.7 AC Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.0 Scale Operation ........................................................................................................................... 8

4.1 Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.2 Hold/Release Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3 Preset Tare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4 Toggle Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.5 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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5.0 RS-232 Communication............................................................................................................. 11

5.1 Pushbutton Keypad Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5.2 USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6.0 Troubleshooting and Testing ..................................................................................................... 14

7.0 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 15

7.1 Basic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

7.2 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8.0 Digital Wheelchair Scale Specifications .................................................................................. 16

For More Information ............................................................................................................................. 17

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arranty.......................................................................................... 18

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company.

Software revision 11439, August 2014 Rev B

ii Wheelchair Scale with Seat Operation Instructions

1.0 Introduction

The Rice Lake 350-10-4 Digital Wheelchair Scale with seat is a user-friendly, quality scale, designed for safe weighing of the handicapped and mobility challenged individuals. Movement compensation technology ensures sound, accurate weighments. The scale has roll on ramp access and a comfortable seat.

The scale has a non-skid rigid platform and two rear heavy duty wheels fo

r easy maneuverability.

Figure 1-1. Digital Wheelchair Scale with Folding Seat (Model 350-10-4)

The scale is set up to use motion sensing technology, to determine actual weight of a moving patient. The weight can be displayed in either pounds or kilograms and a tare weight can be entered. The Scale Operation section on page 8 of this manual explains the scale operation and how to obtain a tare

The wheelchair scale has a unique folding feature that enables easy transportation and simplifies assembly avoiding the need for field wiring and recalibration. All that is required is to open the packaging and unfold the scale.

weight.

2.0 Safety

Important

Caution

Warning

DANGER

Warning

There are certain precautions that should be taken to prevent personal injury to the user and damage to your scale.

2.1 Safety Signals

Safety Signal Definitions:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous s moderate 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

if not avoided, could result in death or

2.2 Safety Precautions

Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand instructions in the manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed t result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.

Before attempting to operate this unit, make sure every individual who operates or works with this unit has read and understands the following safety informat these instructions carefully.

• Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks.

• For accurate weighing, the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.

• Do not transport the scale while someone is sitting/

• Weight exceeding the maximum capacity (1000 lb/453 kg) may da

• Operating at voltages and frequencies other than If the

•

LO Bat indicator activates, for accurate weighing, replace the batteries or connect the scale to an AC

power source as soon as possible. To avoid cross contamination, the scale should be

•

• Avoid contact with excessive moisture.

• Do not allow minors (children) or inexperie

nced persons to operate this scale.

• Do not jump up and down on the scale.

• Do not use in the presence of flammable materials.

• Do not make alterations or modifications

to the scale.

• People with disabilities, or who are physically frail, should always be assis using this

Do not use the scale on slippery surfaces, such as a wet floor.

•

• Do not use this scale when your body/feet a

scale.

re wet, such as after taking a bath.

standing on it.

specified could damage the equipment.

cleaned regularly.

he warnings could

ion. Please follow

mage your scale.

ted by another person when

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3.0 Scale Assembly

Important

Note

3.1 Unpacking Your Scale

Place the unopened box in an open area that has ample room for unpacking the scale.

Parts contained in the shipping box include:

• The scale

• This manual

• Small box containing AA batteries (6) and scale feet.

3.2 Repacking

If the Digital Wheelchair Scale with seat must be returned for modification, calibration or 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.

3.3 Setting Up Your Scale

Use the following steps to set up the Digital Wheelchair Scale with seat.

1. Locate the manual from inside the box and set aside removal and set up.

Move the scale into the area where the weighing process will occur.

2. on a hard, level surface for the most accurate weighments. Thin carpeting is fine but not recommended.

3. Using two people, remove the scale out of the packaging material that it of the box by the scale base.

as it will provide instructions on the proper scale

It’s recommended to place the scale

came in by lifting the scale out

DO NOT lift the scale out of the box by its handle as this can cause the hinges to break.

Wheelchair Scale with Seat Operation Manual - Scale Assembly 3

3.4 Attaching the Feet to the Scale

Note

The Rice Lake Digital Wheelchair Scale comes with four feet that must be attached to the scale base for proper operation. The four feet are located in the parts box in the original shipping box. Prior to laying the scale base on the floor, use the following steps to attach the feet to the scale.

1. Screw the four round feet clockwise into the scale base as shown in Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1. Screw Feet Into the Scale Platform

2. There must be adequate clearance between the scale base and the floor so screw each foot out counterclockwise two full turns. This will ensure that there is enough clearance between the scale base and the floor.

Gently set the scale base down to the floor. There sh

3. and the floor without having the scale base actually touching the floor. Figure 3-2 shows the width of a finger being slid under the scale base and the floor.

ould be minimal clearance between the scale base

By not having clearance around the scale base will create inaccurate weighments.

Figure 3-2. Have a Minimal Amount of Clearance Between the Scale Base and the Floor

4. It is also important to make sure that the scale is completely level. Gently press down on all corners of

scale base to ensure that there are no high spots or rocking of the scale base

the

An un-level base will produce inaccurate weight readings.

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