Rice Lake RL-MPS-30 User Manual

Rice Lake Mechanical Physician Scale

(w/ hand post)

Model RL-MPS-30

Operation Instructions

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Contents

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

2.0 Installation Instructions............................................................................................................... 2

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

2.2 Steelyard Rod Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.3 Height Rod Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.4 Wheel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.0 Hand Post Installation.................................................................................................................. 7

4.0 Zero Adjustment........................................................................................................................... 8

5.0 Weighing a Patient .......................................................................................................................9

6.0 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 9

7.0 Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 9

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November 2012

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1.0 Introduction

Weigh beam

Poise weights

Height rod

Pillar

Hand post

Moveable wheels

Platform/Scale base

Frame

Intern et

The Rice Lake Mechanical Physician Scale is ideal for height and weight measurement. The scale is durable,
having a slip resistant plastic cover, a retractable aluminum height rod, a hand post, and rear wheels. These
installation and operating instructions will guide the user through basic instructions on pillar assembly, wheel
installation, pillar height rod installation, hand post installation, and the zero adjustment of the scale.

Figure 1-1. Mechanical Physician Scale Parts Breakdown

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company.

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2.0 Installation Instructions

Remove cable tie from steelyard rod

Remove twisty
ties from scale
parts

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

• Pillar assembly

• Steelyard rod connection

• Height rod installation

• Wheel installation

• Hand post installation

Remove all components from the shipping box (shown in Figure 2-1) and lay out in a convenient place.

Figure 2-1. Box Contents

2.1 Pillar Installation

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

• Multi-purpose tool (included)

• Wrench (included)

The pillar comes separate from the scale base and must be attached prior to use. Use the following steps to attach
the pillar to the scale base.

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

2. Remove the twisty ties off the scale base as shown on the left hand side of Figure 2-2. Remove the cable
tie that holds the steelyard rod from shifting during transit (shown on right hand side of Figure 2-2).

Figure 2-2. Remove Twisty Ties and Cable Ties

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