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Page 1: Operation Instructions
Rice Lake Mechanical Physician Scale (w/ hand post) Model RL-MPS-30 Operation Instructions 132702... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department 2012 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company... - Page 4 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars.
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction 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. -
Page 6: Installation Instructions
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 • 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. - Page 7 3. Insert the pillar into the scale base assembly ensuring that the RLWS logo located on the weight beam faces the scale base. Figure 2-3. Attach the Pillar to the Scale Base 4. Using the wrench provided, insert and tighten the eight bolts and washers to secure the pillar to scale base.
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Page 8: Steelyard Rod Connection
Steelyard Rod Connection The steelyard rod is located inside the scale pillar. Once the pillar is attached to the scale base, the steelyard rod must be attached to the bottom of the scale. 1. Lay the scale pillar on a table so that the scale platform hangs over the edge of the table and allows you to access the bottom of the scale. -
Page 9: Height Rod Installation
Height Rod Installation The Mechanical Physician Scale comes with a height rod. Use the following steps to install the height rod. 1. Insert the back side slotted holes of the height rod into the two bolts on the front side of the pillar as shown in Figure 2-7. -
Page 10: Wheel Installation
Wheel Installation The Mechanical Physician Scale comes with sturdy wheels for easy portability. To install the wheels onto the scale, use the following instructions. Mounting the wheels upside down can create scale errors. Note 1. Align the angle iron of the wheel base to the scale platform as shown in Figure 2-9. Bottom Figure 2-9. -
Page 11: Hand Post Installation
Hand Post Installation The Rice Lake Mechanical Physician scale comes with a hand post to add in balancing a patient while on the scale. Use the following steps to install the hand post to the scale. 1. Unscrew the four hex head screws from the scale base and set the screws and washers aside. -
Page 12: Zero Adjustment
Zero Adjustment To ensure accurate weighments, a zero adjustment should be done to the scale upon arrival and setup. To perform a zero adjustment, carry out the following steps. 1. Ensure the scale is sitting on a level surface. 2. Make sure that the poise weights are pushed all the way to the left hand side (at zero) making sure that the large poise is firmly seated in the notch and the small poise is firmly against the shoulder of the beam. -
Page 13: Weighing A Patient
Scale is out of calibration Recalibrate the scale by placing a known weight on the scale and moving the zero adjusting screw to bring the scale back to zero. Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide Specifications RL-MPS-30 Maximum Capacity 180 kg Graduation 0.1 kg... -
Page 14: For More Information
Email • US sales and product information at prodinfo@ricelake.com • International (non-US) sales and product information at intlsales@ricelake.com Mailing Address Rice Lake Weighing Systems 230 West Coleman Street Rice Lake, WI 54868 USA Mechanical Physician Scale Installation and Operation Instructions... - Page 15 Mechanical Physician Scale Limited Warranty Rice Lake Weighing Systems 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.
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