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- Page 1 Rice Lake Mechanical Physician Scal Model RL-MPS, RL-MPS-10, RL-MPS-20 Operation Manual January 14, 2025 PN 102696 Rev B...
- Page 2 All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
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Page 3: Revision History
January 14, 2025 Established revision history; updated troubleshooting section Table i. Revision Letter History 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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
5.0 Specifications ............... . . 14 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Introduction The Rice Lake Mechanical Physician Scale is ideal for use in health clinics and doctors’ practices for height and weight measurement. The scale is durable, having a sturdy enameled steel body, removable slip resistant plastic cover and a retractable aluminum height rod and rear wheels. -
Page 6: Installation
RL-MSP Installation You will receive your Mechanical Physician Scale partially assembled. Those items that need additional assembly are: • Pillar assembly • Steelyard rod connection • Height rod installation (for models having a height rod) • Wheel installation (for models having wheels) Remove all components from the shipping box (shown in Figure 2-1) and lay out in a convenient place. -
Page 7: 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. Lay the scale on a table as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5. Lay Scale on Table to Access Bottom of Scale © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... - Page 8 RL-MSP 2. There are tie wrap wires that prevent the underside of the scale carriage from shifting during shipping. Remove and discard the wires on the levers as shown in Figure 2-5. 3. Insert the wrench (included) to the small hole in front of the steelyard rod, and pull the hook of the steelyard rod with the hook of the wrench to connect it to the scale base as shown in Figure 2-6.
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Page 9: Height Rod Installation (For Those Models Equipped With Height Rods)
Some models of the Mechanical Physician Scale comes with sturdy wheels for easy portability. To install the wheels onto the scale, use the following instructions. NOTE: Mounting the wheels upside down can create scale errors. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... - Page 10 RL-MSP 1. Align the angle iron of the wheel base to the scale platform as shown in Figure 2-9. Bottom Figure 2-9. Attach the Scale Wheels onto the Scale Base 2. Use the screws and washers that are included with the scale to fix the wheel to the platform, adjusting the angle iron at a level position, then tighten screws.
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Page 11: Zero Adjustment
3. If the scale is not balancing properly, then the small zero balance weight must be adjusted. Turn the zero adjusting screw (shown in Figure 3-1) using a flat head screwdriver. By adjusting the screw, the zero balance weight will move accordingly. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Pivot and Bearing Positions The Rice Lake Mechanical Physician Scale has eight pivots. If the scale platform is crooked, slanted or immobile, the pivots may be positioned in their bearings incorrectly, preventing accurate weightment. To correct this, perform the following procedure: 1. - Page 13 2. Check that the pivots are in the bearings correctly (see Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3). Bearing Pivot Bearing Pivot Figure 4-2. Correct Pivot and Bearing Positions Figure 4-3. Incorrect Pivot and Bearing Positions 3. Manually correct if needed. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
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Page 14: Specifications
RL-MSP Specifications RL-MPS RL-MPS-10 RL-MPS-20 Maximum Capacity 440 lb (200 kg) 450 lb (204 kg) 440 lb (200 kg) Graduation 0.25 lb (0.1 kg) Height Rod Range 24-84" (60-212 cm) Min. Value of Height per Division 0.125" (0.1 cm) Platform Size 14.75"... - Page 16 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems Content subject to change without notice. 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA USA: 800-472-6703 • International: +1-715-234-9171 January 14, 2025 PN 102696 Rev B www.ricelake.com...
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