Rice Lake Rl-mps-30 User manual

132702

Rice Lake Mechanical Physician Scale

(w/ hand post)

Model RL-MPS-30

Operation Instructions

Contents

1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1

2.0 Installation Instructions............................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Pillar Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.2 Steelyard Rod Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.3 Height Rod Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.4 Wheel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.0 Hand Post Installation.................................................................................................................. 7

4.0 Zero Adjustment........................................................................................................................... 8

5.0 Weighing a Patient .......................................................................................................................9

6.0 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 9

7.0 Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 9

Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.

Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com or obtained

by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company

November 2012

Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection

of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars.

1.0 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.

Figure 1-1. Mechanical Physician Scale Parts Breakdown

This manual can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems web site

at www.ricelake.com/health. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered

company.

Weigh beam

Poise weights

Height rod

Pillar

Hand post

Moveable wheels

Platform/Scale base

Frame

Internet

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2.0 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. Box Contents

2.1 Pillar Installation

Prior to assembly, you’ll need the following tools to finish assembling the Mechanical Physician Scale.

• Multi-purpose tool (included)

• Wrench (included)

The pillar comes separate from the scale base and must be attached prior to use. Use the following steps to attach

the pillar to the scale base.

1. Set the scale base on a table or other convenient place.

2. Remove the twisty ties off the scale base as shown on the left hand side of Figure 2-2. Remove the cable

tie that holds the steelyard rod from shifting during transit (shown on right hand side of Figure 2-2).

Figure 2-2. Remove Twisty Ties and Cable Ties

Remove cable tie from steelyard rod

Remove twisty

ties from scale

parts

Mechanical Physician Scale Installation and Operation Instructions - Installation Instructions 3

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.

Figure 2-4. Attach Eight Bolts and Washers to Secure the Pillar to the Scale Base

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2.2 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.

Figure 2-5. Connecting the Steelyard Rod to the Scale Base

2. Insert the hook part of the multi-purpose tool (included and shown above) to the small hole in the bottom

of the steelyard rod, and pull the hook of the steelyard rod with the hook of the multi-purpose tool to

connect it to the scale base lever as shown in Figure 2-5, then push the scale base lever towards the pillar

head, and hook the bearing of the steelyard rod on the pivot of the long lever.

Visually ensure that the force lever assembly linkage is centered and properly aligned. Occasionally

during shipping, alignment will become skewed. The linkage must be free floating in order for the scale

to weigh properly. The linkage can be seen by looking up underneath the top weigh beam if the scale is

slightly tipped to one side.

Figure 2-6. View Looking up at Linkage up Underneath the Top Weigh Beam

3. Place the scale gently back on the floor.

Note

Force lever

assembly linkage

must be properly

aligned in order to

weigh properly.

Mechanical Physician Scale Installation and Operation Instructions - Installation Instructions 5

2.3 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. One is located at the top of the pillar and the other towards the bottom of the pillar.

Figure 2-7. Attach the Slotted Screw Location onto the Pillar Bolt Location

2. Use the enclosed wrench to tighten the two stainless steel hex-head screws, but ensure not to over

tighten.

3. To raise or lower the height rod, press the red button at the top of the height rod and raise up or down.

Figure 2-8. Height Rod Button

Slotted holes

Press red button to raise

or lower height rod.

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2.4 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.

1. Align the angle iron of the wheel base to the scale platform as shown in Figure 2-9.

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.

3. When moving the scale, hold the two side faces of the pillar to keep the front side of the platform away

from the ground.

Figure 2-10. Wheels Offer Easy Portability

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