Rice Lake RL-MPS-20 User Manual

Rice Lake Mechanical Physician Scale

To be the best by every measure

Model RL-MPS, RL-MPS-10, RS-MPS-20

Operation Instructions

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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 Installation Instructions

2.1 Pillar Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.2 Steelyard Rod Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3 Height Rod Installation (for those models equipped with height rod) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.4 Wheel Installation (for those models equipped with wheels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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3.0 Zero Adjustment........................................................................................................................... 7

4.0 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 8

5.0 Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 8

© Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Model RL-MPS, RL-MPS-10, RL-MPS-20

August, 2011

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1.0 Introduction

Weight beam

Height rod (if
applicable to model
selected)

Pillar

Platform/Scale Base

Rear wheels (if
applicable to model
selected)

Frame

Poise weight (upper
small and lower large)

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The Rice Lake Mechanical Physician Scale is ideal for use in health clinics and doctors’ practices for height and
weight measurement. The scale comes in a variety of configurations. Those configurations include:

• RL-MPS: Lb/kg model with height rod and rear wheels

• RL-MPS-10: Lb only model with height rod and rear wheels

• RL-MPS-20: Lb/kg model

The scale is durable, having a sturdy en ameled steel body
models come with a retractable aluminum height rod and rear wheels. These installation and operating
instructions will guide the user through basic instructions on pillar assembly, wheel installation, pillar height rod
installation, and the zero adjustment of the scale.

, removable slip resistant plastic cover and some

Figure 1-1. Mechanical Physician Scale Parts Breakdown (lb/kg version with height rod and rear wheels shown)

This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems web site
at www.ricelake.com/health. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is
company.

an ISO 9001 registered

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2.0 Installation Instructions

You will receive your Mechanical Physician Scale partially assembled. Those items that need additional
assembly are:

• Pillar assembly

• Steelyard rod connection

• Height rod installation (for mod

• Wheel installation (for models having wheels)

Remove all components from the shipping box (shown in

2.1 Pillar Installation

Prior to assembly, you’ll need the following tools to finish assembling the Mechanical Physician Scale.

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Wrench (included)

The pillar comes separate from the scale base and must be att
the pillar to the scale base.

1. Set the scale base on a table or other convenient place.

2. Remove the twisty tie that

els having a height rod)

Figure 2-1) and lay out in a convenient place.

Figure 2-1. Box Cont en ts

ached prior to use. Use the following steps to attach

holds the steelyard rod from shifting during transit (shown in Figure 2-2).

Figure 2-2. Remove Cable Tie From Lever

3. Insert the pillar into the scale base assembly ensuring that the RLWS logo located on the weight beam

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