Datalogic MAGELLAN 9800i Product Reference Manual page 26

Site Preparation and Installation
Ergonomic Recommendations
1. Select a design which allows load-sharing by several muscle groups (for
2. Use a powered in-feed conveyor to help cashiers bring the items to their
3. Select checkstands which deliver products to the cashier on an input belt
4. Minimize the distance between the input and take-away conveyors (i.e.,
5. Minimize the width of the input conveyor to reduce the cashier's reach to
6. Select a design which encourages the cashier to slide products across the
7. Choose a design which integrates the scanner and scale to eliminate
8. Place the conveyor belt electronic eye close to the scanner, but allow suffi-
9. Locate commonly used items such as the cash drawer and printer within
10. Remove, round-off, or pad sharp or hard edges with which the cashier
11. Provide an easily accessible bag stand at a height of 33 - 43.2 cm (13 -
12. Do not position the bag stand between the cashier and the scanner, due to
13. Position the scanner's horizontal scanning surface 86.4 - 91.4 cm (34 -
14. Provide adjustable keyboard mounting (height, tilt, and horizontal reach).
15. Position the printer, cash drawer, and other checkstand devices the cashier
16. Provide adequate toe space (at least four inches), foot rests or rails, antifa-
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example designs which allow the cashier to use both hands for scanning
and bagging).
best work zone, rather than leaning and reaching to get items further up
the conveyor.
and do not require the unloading of items from a cart. These designs put
less stress on the cashiers' shoulders and back.
the distance the cashier has to reach to move the products).
items on the far side of the belt; use a diverter or "sweeper" to direct prod-
ucts closer to the cashier.
scanner rather than gripping and lifting. Make sure the horizontal surface
of the scanner is flush with all surrounding surfaces.
extended reaches and lifts during weighing tasks.
cient area between the eye to ensure the belt does not push items in to the
scanning field.
easy horizontal reach.
may come into contact.
17") lower than the top surface of the checkstand to reduce stresses to the
shoulders, elbows, and risks associated with lifting products into bags.
the increased reach involved.
36") above the floor. Maintain a minimum of 12.7 cm (5") clearance
between elbows and work surfaces.
uses within easy reach (less than 46 cm/18").
tigue mats, and where feasible, an adjustable seat or stand against which
the cashiers can lean.
Magellan™ 9800i Scanner