Rice Lake RL550-10 User Manual

Rice Lake Digital Chair Scale
Model 550-10
Software Revision 11454
Operation Manual
130893 - Rev C
Contents
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1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 Cautions and Warnings................................................................................................................ 2
3.0 Scale Assembly ........................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Unpacking Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Save Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.3 Setting Up Your Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.0 Scale Operation ......................................................................................................................... 10
5.0 RS-232 Communication............................................................................................................. 13
6.0 Troubleshooting and Testing ..................................................................................................... 14
7.0 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 14
8.0 Rice Lake 550 Digital Chair Scale Specifications .................................................................... 15
For More Information ............................................................................................................................. 16
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Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company. Software version 114154
September 2014, Rev. C
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1.0 Introduction

The Rice Lake 550 Digital Chair scale is efficiently designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable weight measurements and has features that enable a fast and convenient weighing process. The Rice Lake 550 Digital Chair scale features an ergonomic design, has two armrests that can be lifted separately and a foot rest that can be folded. Its four swivel casters can be locked in place.
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Figure 1-1. Rice Lake 550 Digital Chair Scale
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2.0 Safety

WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
Important
With the Rice Lake 550 Digital Chair scale 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, may result in death or serious injury
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment.

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 the warnings could 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 information. Plea
se follow these instructions carefully.
Do not transport the scale while the platform is loaded.
Always lock the caster brakes of the chair before seating the patient.
Make sure the footrest is in the up position when seating t
he patient.
Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks.
For accurate weighing, the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
For accurate weighing, verify proper operation according to the procedure
described in this manual
before each use.
Weight exceeding the maximum capacity (660 Lb/300
Kg) may damage your scale.
Do not use in the presence of flammable materials.
Operating at other voltages and frequencies
than specified could damage the equipment. Use only
medically approved AC adapters.
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.
These scales are used to determine weight
To avoid cross contamination, the scale plate must be cleaned regularly
of people while sitting.
. It is recommended after each weighing which could result in potential contamination such as when there is direct skin contact during the weighing process.
The scale is not waterproof so avoid cont
To prevent injury, do not exert unne
act with excessive moisture.
cessary force on the arm rests.
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3.0 Scale Assembly

Note
“Parts Inside Box” Location

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 chair scale
This manual
Box labeled
•The Parts Inside box contains the following:
Serial communication cable
AA batteries (6)
5 mm Allen key
M6 x 16 Allen screws (4) — (to attach seat to base)

3.2 Save Packaging

If the Rice Lake 550 Digital Chair scale must be returned for any reason, it must be properly packed with sufficient packing materials in the original carton.
Parts Inside
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 Rice Lake 550 Digital Chair scale.
Move the box into an area where the scale can be assembled. It’ level surface for the most accurate weighments.
1. Locate the operator’s manual from inside the box and set it aside as it proper scale removal and set up.
Figure 3-1. Chair Scale Packaging Once Out of the Box
s recommended that the scale be placed on a hard,
will provide instructions on the
2. Locate and remove the “Parts Inside” box and locate the 5 mm Allen key.
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3. Remove top Styrofoam piece and remove the seat from the attached Styrofoam.
Note
Figure 3-2. Remove Seat From Packaging
4. Set the seat aside for later assembly.
5. Remove the side and the back handle Styrofoam pieces.
Figure 3-3. Remove Side Styrofoam Pieces From Packaging
The c
hair is heavy so use assistance in taking it out of the box and placing it on the floor, making sure it
does not get dropped.
Figure 3-4. Chair Scale Without Side Packaging Materials
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