Rice Lake RL-MCS-LB Bedienungsanleitung
Rice Lake Mechanical Chair Scale
Model RL-MCS-LB, RL-MCS-KG
Technical Manual
PN 172686
Contents i
Contents
1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.0 Installation ................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Pillar/Beam Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Installing Transport Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Chair and Footrest Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Arm Rest Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.0 Zero Adjustment......................................................................................................................... 10
4.0 Appendix .................................................................................................................................... 11
Rice Lake Mechanical Chair Scale Warranty ............................................................................12
Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
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.
© Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company.
November 12, 2015
Introduction 1
1.0 Introduction
The Rice Lake Mechanical Chair Scale is designed for those who have a difficult time standing on a scale. It is
ideal for use in clinics and nursing facilities. The scale is durable, having a sturdy enameled steel body, a molded
polypropylene chair, heavy-duty footrest and heavy-duty caster wheels for easy portability.
The Rice Lake Mechanical Chair Scale comes in two models:
• RL-MCS-LB (450 x 4 oz capacity)
• RL-MCS-KG (200 x 100 g capacity)
Manuals can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
www.ricelake.com/health
Figure 1-1. Rice Lake Mechanical Chair Scale (Lb version shown)
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1.1 Safety
Safety Symbol Definitions
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
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 or
corruption to and loss of data.
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and
warnings in this Manual. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
Proper care is your responsibility.
General Safety
Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
Ensure sure every individual who operates or works with this unit has read and understands the following safety
information.
Do not transport the scale while someone is on it — the scale is not designed for transporting patients.
To avoid cross contamination, the scale should be cleaned regularly.
Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this scale.
Do not jump on the scale.
Do not use in the presence of flammable materials.
People who are physically frail should always be assisted by another person when getting on and off the scale.
Do not use the scale on slippery surfaces, such as a wet floor.
Do not weigh someone with this scale whose body or feet are wet, such as after they have taken a bath.
Do not use this product if any of the components are loose or cracked.
Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks.
Ensure casters are in a locked position prior to the patient getting on and off the scale.
For accurate weighing, the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
Weight exceeding the maximum rated scale capacity may damage the scale.
Avoid contact with excessive moisture.
The patient should be completely seated in the chair, not leaning forward, and having feet firmly positioned on the footrest
assembly while being weighed.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the scale.
Any alterations voids the warranty.
WARNING
CAUTION
Important
WARNING
Installation 3
2.0 Installation
The Rice Lake Mechanical Chair Scale will arrive partially assembled. Additional assembly is required for the
following:
• Pillar/beam assembly to scale base
• Steelyard rod connection
• Transport handle onto scale base
• Chair and footrest installation
• Arm rest installation
2.1 Pillar/Beam Installation
The pillar/beam comes detached from the scale base and must be attached prior to use. The following tools will be
needed to assemble the pillar and beam to the scale base.
• Phillips head screwdriver
• Multi-purpose tool (included)
Figure 2-1. Pillar and Beam Components
Use the following steps to attach the pillar and beam to the scale base.
1. Lock the casters on the frame to keep the unit from rolling during assembly.
Figure 2-2. Lock Casters
Beam
Pillar
Push down on latching assembly
to lock wheels and prevent scale
from rolling.
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2. Remove the twist ties from the underside of the platform base. Ties are used to prevent the scale base from
movement during shipping.
Figure 2-3. Remove Twist Ties from Platform Base (Underside of Platform Shown)
3. Remove the eight screws from the scale base and retain for installation. See Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4. Remove Screws from Scale Base
There is a steelyard rod located inside the pillar.
4. Remove the twist ties used to secure the steelyard rod during shipment.
Figure 2-5. Remove Twist Tie from Steelyard Rod
5. Move the pillar onto the base ensuring that the Rice Lake label on the pillar should be facing the patient/chair.
Installation 5
6. Attach the steelyard rod to the bottom of the scale using the J-hook. Figure 2-6 shows the hook of the
steelyard rod and an inside photo of the ring in the scale bottom. Latch the hook onto the D-shaped ring.
Figure 2-6. Attach Steelyard Rod to the Scale Base D-Ring
7. Set the pillar/beam assembly on the scale base assembly. See Figure 2-7.
8. Secure with the screws and star washers.
Figure 2-7. Pillar/Beam Assembly on Scale Base
Steelyard rod (not
shown)
Steelyard rod
hook
D-Shaped ring
Retaining screws
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2.2 Installing Transport Handle
Use the following steps to attach the transport handle to the scale.
1. Remove the four side screws (two on each side). See Figure 2-8. Retain screws for reassembly.
Figure 2-8. Transport Handle Installation
2. Align the transport handle to both sides of the scale support frame (see Figure 2-9).
3. Insert and tighten the four screws using a Phillips screwdriver (see Figure 2-9).
Figure 2-9. Secure the Transport Handle to the Scale Support Frame
The transport handle should fit snuggly against the scale support frame.
Do not transport the scale while someone is on it — the scale is not designed for transporting patients.
Side screws
Transport
handle
Reinstall
screws
CAUTION
Important
Installation 7
2.3 Chair and Footrest Installation
Use the following steps to install the molded chair to the scale support frame.
1. Remove the four screws from the movable scale support frame platform. Retain screws for installation..
Figure 2-10. Removable Screws
2. Place the molded chair on the scale support frame platform; do not fasten the screws at this time.
3. Remove screws from the chair frame and retain them for installation.
4. Tilt the chair forward.
Figure 2-11. Tilt the Chair Upward Before Installing the Footrest Assembly
5. Slide the footrest assembly onto the chair scale base aligning the holes to the chair scale frame.
Four screws on scale support
frame, only one screw shown
Remove four screws
Footrest placed on chair
base.
Chair tilted forward
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The footrest assembly will be hanging on the metal chair channel. Ensure the screw holes on the channel and
the chair scale frame are aligned. See Figure 2-12.
Figure 2-12. Install Footrest Assembly
6. Secure the footrest assembly to the chair frame.
7. Tilt the chair assembly back and secure four screws.
Figure 2-13. Molded Chair to the Platform Base
2.4 Arm Rest Installation
Detachable arm rests that can be rotated up and down for easy patient access.
Figure 2-14. Detachable Arm Rest for the Mechanical Chair Scale
Note
Secure screws
(only one shown)
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