Replacing The Battery; Calibrating The Reliant Scale - Invacare Low Profile RPL450-2 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

ACCESSORIES
NOTE: Stable being defined as the weight fluctuating two tenths of a pound. For example, a
patient weighing one hundred pounds, the scale will fluctuate between 99.8 and 100.2 until the
LOCK key is pressed. Fluctuation of the weight displayed is normal as noted above. Press the
LOCK button to lock the weight.
NOTE: The UNITS button can be pressed to toggle between units of pounds and kilograms. This
is indicated by lb or kg appearing in the display window.
8. The lift may now be lowered and the sling removed from the patient.
NOTE: The patientʹs weight will continue to be seen in the display window. The display will turn
off automatically after a two minute period of non‐use [no changes in weight exceeding five pounds
(two kilograms)]. You can NOT adjust the time delay for automatic shut off. After the display has
turned off, the weight may be recalled by pressing the ON/OFF button. The unit can be turned off
by pressing the ON/OFF button a second time.

Replacing the Battery

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4.
NOTE: The scale is powered by a nine volt alkaline battery that should provide approximately 1500
readings before needing replacement.
When battery replacement is needed, LO BAT will appear on the display. Perform the
following:
1. Slide the battery door open in the direction of the arrow.
2. Remove existing battery.
3. Install the new battery.
4. Reinstall the battery door.

Calibrating the Reliant Scale

NOTE: The Reliant Scale will be pre‐calibrated at the factory with the load cell. Should it be
necessary to re‐calibrate the scale, follow the instructions outlined below.
1. The patient and the sling must be removed from the scale to properly calibrate the
Reliant Scale. For removing the patient instructions refer to Operating the Patient Lift
on page 22. For sling detachment instructions refer to Lifting the Patient on page 26.
Electric Portable Patient Lift
9V Battery
Battery
Door
Arrow
FIGURE 8.4 Replacing the Battery
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Assembled
Scale
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