Rice Lake Bariatric Handrail with Chair Seat User Manual

Bariatric Handrail Scale w/ Seat

250-10-4 Series

Software Revision 11439

Operation Manual

151863 - Rev B

Contents

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Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com or obtained

by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department

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

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

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

2.2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

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

3.2 Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.3 Setting Up Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.4 Inserting Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.5 AC Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4.0 Scale Operation ........................................................................................................................... 6

4.1 Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4.2 Hold/Release Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4.3 Preset Tare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4.4 Toggle Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4.5 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5.0 RS-232 Communication............................................................................................................... 9

5.1 Pushbutton Keypad Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5.2 USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6.0 Troubleshooting and Testing ..................................................................................................... 12

7.0 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 13

7.1 Basic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

7.2 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

8.0 Digital Bariatric Scale Handrail Specifications........................................................................ 14

For More Information ............................................................................................................................. 15

Digital Bariatric Handrail Scale Limited Warranty................................................................................ 16

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company

Software revision 11439, September 2014, Rev. B

II Bariatric Handrail Scale Operation Manual

1.0 Introduction

The Rice Lake Digital Bariatric Handrail Scale with fold down seat is designed for weighing bariatrics and ensures sound, accurate weighing information. A non-skid platform paired with side rails assists persons who need extra support and safety. The fold down chair allows patients to sit down while being weighed. The scale is set up to use motion sensing technology, to determine the actual weight of a moving patient. The weight is displayed on the indicator and can be displayed in pounds or kilograms and has a 1000 lb capacity.

This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems web site at www.ricelakehealth.com. Technical information on this product available on the Rice Lake W

eighing Systems web site.

and other medical products are

Figure 1-1. Digital Bariatric Handrail Scale with Fold Down Chair (250-10-4)

Bariatric Handrail Scale Operation Manual

2.0 Safety

Important

Caution

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 a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous s moderate injury.

Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment

ituation that, if not avoided, may result in minor 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 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 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 standing on it.

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

• Operating at voltages and frequencies other tha

• If the

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

n specified could damage the equipment.

power source as soon as possible.

• To avoid cross contamination, the sca

le should be cleaned regularly.

• Avoid contact with excessive moisture.

• Do not allow minors (children) or inexpe

rienced 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 alwa using this scale.

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

• Do not use this scale when your body/feet

are wet, such as after taking a bath.

or heed the warnings could

information. Please follow

y damage your scale.

ys be assisted 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

• Six AA batteries

• 6 mm Allen Key

3.2 Repacking

If the Digital Bariatric Handrail Scale must be returned for modification, calibration or repair, it must be properly packed with sufficient packing materials. Whenever possible, use original carton when shipping the scale back.

Damage caused by improper packaging is

3.3 Setting Up Your Scale

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

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

2. Move the scale into the area where the weighing process will occur 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 of the box by the scale base.

and set aside as it will provide instructions on the proper scale

not covered by the warranty.

. It’s recommended to place the scale

that it 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.

4. Gently set the scale platform down to the floor.

5. Loosen the handles and unfold a

6. Tighten the two hinges on the scale by rotating the two handles. This will secure the handrail mounted in

dicator.

Figure 3-1. Secure the Handrail by Tightening the Durable Hinges

7. Screw in all four legs.

8. Attach the wrap around rails.

9. Tighten the hex screw head using the enclosed

nd set upright (handles shown in Figure 3-1).

6 mm Allen key to stabilize the scale.

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