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Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars. Digital Handrail Scale Operation Manual...
The Rice Lake Digital Handrail Scale is designed for weighing bariatrics and ensures sound, accurate weighing information. A non-skid platform paired with side rails assists persons who need extra support and safety. The scale is set up to use motion sensing weighing technology, to determine the actual weight of a moving patient.
• To avoid cross contamination, the scale should be cleaned regularly. • Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional AC adaptors, utilizing an adaptor not supplied by us voids all warranties. • Avoid contact with excessive moisture.
Scale Assembly Unpacking Your Scale Place the unopened box in an open area that has ample room for unpacking the scale. Parts contained in the shipping box include: • The scale • This manual • 6 mm Allen key Repacking If the Digital Handrail Scale must be returned for modification, calibration or repair, it must be properly packed with sufficient packing materials.
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Use the optional 120 VAC or 230 VAC adaptor when power is available. The optional AC power adaptor plugs into the back of the indicator as shown in Figure 3-3.Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional AC adaptors, utilizing an adaptor not supplied by us voids all warranties.
Scale Operation The Rice Lake Digital Handrail Scale display has various front panel keys as shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1. Front Panel Display Keys Key Descriptions Table 4-1 describes each of the key functions. Name Function On/Off Switches the scale on or off.
Used to adjust height input (0.5 in/0.5 cm) while in BMI mode. Adjusts the value of the flashing digit/number. Table 4-1. Rice Lake Digital Handrail Scale Key Functions The keys on the front panel display are very sensitive so only a gentle pushing motion is required to Caution obtain results.
Toggle Tare Use the following steps to use the Toggle Tare function. 1. When the weight is set to , press the key. TARE 2. The default tare value is displayed (default is programmed to be 33.0 lb/15.0 kg), while the zero is flashing.
PATIENT BMI 28.4 USB Connection The Rice Lake Digital Handrail Scale has the capability of connecting to a PC using a USB connection and a USB cable (not included). That connection location is shown in Figure 5-1. USB Connection RS-232 Connection Figure 5-1.
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The USB driver can be downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at the following location; http://www.ricelake.com/software.aspx Select Medical/Health Scales, Software and Get Downloads. Opening any product will show a USB Driver download.
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6. If you want to verify the installation, you can view the driver by looking at the device manager of your system. 7. To print a ticket using the USB driver, open the software driver (shown above) and the port assigned to that driver is shown.
Check the load cells’ mechanical surroundings and see that nothing touches them and that the cables are properly welded. Damaged load cell cable Replace load cell cable. Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Table for the Rice Lake Scale Line Digital Handrail Scale Operation Manual - Troubleshooting and Testing...
Maintenance The following section provides instructions for maintaining and cleaning the Rice Lake line of scales. Maintenance operations other than those described in this section should be performed by qualified service personnel. Basic Maintenance Before the first use of the scale and after periods of non-use, check the scale for proper operation and function. If the scale does not operate correctly, contact qualified service personnel.
Capacity and Graduation 1000 lb (453 kg) 0.2 lb (0.1kg) Certifications and Approvals RoHS Compliant Dimensions Platform Dimensions 25 in W x 20 in L x 3 in H Digital Handrail Scale Operation Manual - Rice Lake Digital Handrail Scale Specifications...
Fax Number 715-234-6967 Email • U.S. sales and product information at prodinfo@ricelake.com • International (non-U.S.) sales and product information at intlsales@ricelake.com Mailing Address Rice Lake Weighing Systems 230 West Coleman Street Rice Lake, WI 54868 USA Digital Handrail Scale Operation Manual...
Rice Lake Digital Handrail Scale Limited Warranty Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) 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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