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Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training
or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.
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of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars.
About This Manual
Important
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
www.ricelakehealth.com. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company.
1.0Safety
There are certain precautions that should be taken to prevent personal injury to the user and damage to your 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 and follow the instructions in the manual. If the
oblem remains, contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
pr
1.1Safety Signals
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
1.2Safety 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 in the manual.
any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your
responsibility.
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.
•Do not attempt to modify
If any modification is needed, ask your local distributor for service.
•If you have any trouble with this device, turn it off immediately and contact your local distributor for assistance.
•Avoid the following environments in using or storing this device.
-Where the ambient temperature falls below 50
-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.
or adjust any preset controls or switches except those specified in this manual for operation.
°F
or exceeds 95°F (10°C or exceeds 35°C) for use.
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Important
CAUTION
•In case of using this device after a long period of non-use, it should be checked carefully before use.
•Observe general precautions on using electric devices and the things specified in this manual.
•The device must not be cleaned with lubricant or alcohol-based products. Use a dry cloth or wet tissue.
In case of mechanical failure, please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical devices to the IEC
606
01-1-2:1994. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm
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.
in a typical medical installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
1. This devi
ce may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may ca
following two conditions:
use undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
Part 15
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 to which the receiver is connected.
onsult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
•C
The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without approva
l of the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For technical assistance, call Rice Lake W
eighing Systems at 1-800-472-6703.
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2.0Introduction
The D1100 Series wireless bed scale provides home healthcare, skilled nursing facilities, and hospital communities
with a lightweight, portable and wireless alternative to weigh bed ridden patients. The wireless bed scale is
incredibly easy to set up and operate. The D1100 Series comes in two models:
•D1100-8 — 800 lb (363 kg) capacity
•D1100-12 — 1200 lb (544 kg) capacity
3.0System Setup
3.1Unpacking the Scale
Visually inspect the D1100 Series scale to ensure all components are included and undamaged. Standard hardware
includes:
Item DescriptionQuantity
Scale Pads
4
Handheld Controller
Roll on Mini Ramps
Wheel Stop
1
4
4
Table 3-1. D1100 Component Parts
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Note
Important
Item DescriptionQuantity
Bed Rail Mount
Table 3-1. D1100 Component Parts
1
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’s representative. It is also helpful in the claim process
to take pictures of the condition of the packaging and damage.
After unpacking the scale, allow approximately 5-10 minutes for the scale to adjust to room
temperature.
3.2 Re-packlng
If the D1100 Series scale must be returned for modification 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.
3.3Handheld Controller Key Functions
The following section explains the functions of the handheld controller.
Figure 3-1. Handheld Controller Key Functions
KeyFunction
Up/Down ArrowUsed to toggle to through menu items.
Back Used to backspace on entries.
Power Turns the handheld unit on/off. When handheld u
Setup MenuThis enters into Setup Menu.
OK Used to accept the value.
nit is turned on, will activate the scale pads.
Table 3-2. Key Functions
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4.0Using the Scale
Note
Wheel Stop
Mini Ramp
The D1100 Series wireless bed scale has three different modes available when using the scale.
•Weigh Patient
•Select Patient/Record
•Tare
4.1Weigh Patient
This mode is an easy way to get a quick weight reading of a patient. Use the following steps to weigh a patient.
This mode includes the total weight of the patient and the bed.
Prior to weighing a patient the scale must be tared or zeroed out first.
1. Place each scale pad on a solid, flat surface (tile, cement, hardwood).
2. Put a wheel stop on each of
3. Place the mini ramps onto the scale pad (shown in
the scale pads. (shown in Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1. Wheel Stop and Mini Ramp Attached to Scale Pad
4. Seek assistance to help roll the bed onto the scale pads. For best results keep the wheels as close to the
center of the pads as possible.
Figure 4-2. Roll Bed Onto Scale Pads and Set Brakes
5. Set the brakes on the bed and remove mini ramps.
6. To power up the controller, press and hold the green power button until the controller turns on
(approximately two seconds). The controller will briefly display the company logo and version number
then displays the main menu screen.
7. Press the down arrow key to select
8.
Make sure bedding is on bed is displayed. Press OK to continue the zeroing out function. As the controller is in
process, the screen will go dim for approximately five seconds and while the controller is zeroing out each
pad, the scale will be lit green.
Tare from the main menu on the hand held display and press OK.
,
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I
Important
Note
Setup/Options Button
f 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.
Make sure to zero out the scale each time the scale is moved.
9. 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.
10. The controller will ask
display highlights
11. Select
Weigh Patient from the main menu. The display shows Acquiring Data. During this time the display
Repeat Zero Out. If all numbers are circled in green in the controller display, then the
NO. Press OK and the display returns back to the main menu screen.
screen will dim for approximately five seconds and the scale pads will be lit green. Patient weight will then
be displayed.
12. Press
OK and the display returns back to the main menu. If there is a problem acquiring data, COMM ERROR
TRY AGAIN is displayed.
13. Attach mini ramps back onto the scale pads.
14. Relea
se brakes and remove bed off of scale pads.
4.2Select Patient/Record
This option is used to add a new patient/record and to monitor existing entries into the patient database. This
database can support up to 40 patients and allows the user to monitor weight history for up to 90 readings. To use
this parameter use the following steps. This option is only available with access to the deep settings mode which is
available in the Options Menu.
4.3Options Menu
There are several options available on the D1100 Series wireless bed scale. To access those options, press the
upper-right display button on the handheld controller.
Figure 4-3. Setup/Options Button Location
4.3.1Help
This option includes basic written facts to help with setup and ease of use.
•Getting Started provides ge
neral information on how to get started using your scale.
•Weighing Patient + Chair provides a quick weight reading with patient and chair without the ability to
save to the pa
tient database.
•Helpful Hints gives helpful way to achieve the best results and functionality
.
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4.3.2Beep Preference
The D1100 Series wireless bed 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 D1100 Series service manual.
4.3.3Date & 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 find the current y
2. To enter the current month, use the up and down arrows on the controller to find the curre
press the
OK button.
3. To enter the current day, use the up and down arrows on the controller to find the current date and press
OK button.
4. To enter the current hour, use the up and down arrows on the controller until the correct hour appea
OK.
press
ear and press the OK button.
nt month and
the
rs then
5. To enter the current minutes, use the up and down arrows on the controller until the correct minute appears,
then
press OK.
4.3.4Deep Setting
This option is pass code protected for changing functionality in much more detail. Additional information on deep
settings are only available in the D1100 Series service manual.
5.0Troubleshooting
Use the following troubleshooting tips if the unit isn’t working properly.
•When scale pads are not found by the controller or will not
•Check batteries in each scale pad and the controller to ensure proper placement and connection.
•If
the weight readings are inconsistent, check the flooring on which the pads are plac
be used on level flooring, such as tile, cement, hardwood and clear of any debris.
•Make sure the mini ramps have been removed prior to
•If you have followed these directions and are still not getting the desired results, call (800) 472-6703 and
ask for technical support.
turn on:
ed. The scale needs to
weighing.
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6.0Limited 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 two years.
RLWS warrants that the equipment sold hereunder will conform to the current writt
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
, RLWS wi
ll be given prompt written notice with a
detailed explanation of the alleged deficiencies.
•Individual electronic components returned to RLWS for warranty purposes must be packaged to
prevent elect
rostatic discharge (ESD) damage in shipment. Packaging requirements are listed in a
publication, Protecting Your Components From Static Damage in Shipment, available from RLWS
Equipment Return Department.
•Examination of such equipment by RLWS confirms that the nonconformity actually exists, and was
t caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation, improper repair or improper
no
testing; RLWS shall be the sole judge of all alleged non-conformities.
•Such equipment has not been modified, altered, or changed by
any person other than RLWS or its duly
authorized repair agents.
•RLWS will have a reasonable time to repair or replace the defe
ctive equipment. Buyer is responsible
for shipping charges both ways.
•In no event will RLWS be responsible for travel time or on-location repairs, including assembly
disassembly of equipment, nor will RLWS be liable for the cost of any repairs made by others.