Adam Equipment MDW-160M User manual

© Adam Equipment Company 2017 Manual P.N. 4283, Revision C, July 2017
Adam Equipment
MDW-160 & MDW-200
(Includes ‘B’ and ‘M’ versions)
MECHANICAL HEALTH AND FITNESS SCALE
(Manual P.N. 4283, Revision C, July 2017)
MDW “M” MDW “B”

© Adam Equipment Company 2017 Manual P.N. 4283, Revision C, July 2017

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CONTENTS
1.INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 2
2.SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 3
3.INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 4
3.1GENERAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 4
3.2HEIGHT ROD INSTALLATION (‘M’ VERSIONS ONLY) .............................................. 6
3.3TRANSPORT WHEEL INSTALLATION (‘M’ VERSIONS ONLY) ................................. 8
4.MEASURING HEIGHT (‘M’ VERSIONS ONLY) ........................................................... 9
5.WEIGHING OPERATION ........................................................................................... 10
6. WARRANTY INFORMATION .................................................................................... 13

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1. INTRODUCTION
 The MDW-160 & MDW-200 Health and Fitness Scales are mechanical
scales (also known as physicians scales) which can accurately weigh a
person. Models with a ‘B’ suffix are for weighing only. Models with an ‘M’
suffix also include an integrated mechanical height measurement gauge.
 The scales are easy to assemble and simple to use. ‘M’ versions include a
wheel attachment at the base of the scale so they can be moved around
more easily.
 The MDW-160 & MDW-200 scales are widely applicable for use in business,
schools, hospitals, clinics and sports departments.

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2. SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL MDW-160M & MDW160B MDW-200M & MDW-200B
Capacity 160 kg / 350 lb. 200 kg / 440 lb.
Readability 100 g / ¼ lb
Platform Size 375 mm x 275 mm /
14.8” x 10.8”
Overall
dimensions
560 mm x 275 mm x 1495 mm /
20.9” x 10.8” x 58.5”
Height
measurement
(‘M’ versions only)
Range: 60 cm / 23 5/8’’ to 210 cm / 84”
Readability: 0.1 cm / 1/8”
Gross weight 16 kg / 35 lb

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3. INSTALLATION
3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION
This precision instrument is extremely easy to set up, as all major parts are
factory pre-assembled.
Hardware supplied for installation:
 Qty. 8: M5 x 10 screws
 Qty. 10: Lock washers
 Qty. 2: M6 x 10 screws
 Qty. 1: Assembly Tool (Wrench)
MDW ‘M’ version with wheels and height rod

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NOTE: If the pillar bracket is bent, straighten it before assembling.
Pillar Installation
 With the scale upright, slip the pillar over the bracket on the frame.
 Use the 8 screws and lock washers to fix the pillar in a vertical position.

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 Lay down the scale, with column horizontal to the floor (use a table if
possible).
 Remove the wires on the levers
 Insert the assembly tool (wrench) into the small hole in front of the
steelyard rod, and pull the hook of the steelyard rod with the hook of
wrench
 Push the long lever frontward, then hook the bearing of the steelyard
rod on the pivot of the long lever.
 Remove the wrench from the draft rod.
 Put the scale on the floor gently.
3.2 HEIGHT ROD INSTALLATION (‘M’ versions only)
A. Latch to lock/unlock the
measuring arm
B. The measuring arm
C. The inner height rod
D. The outer height rod
E. Two height rod clamping brackets
for fixing the height rods assembly
to the pillar. One hexagonal headed
screw is required for each bracket.

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Insert the rear holes of the height rod into the two bolts on the front of the pillar,
loosen the height rod downwards on right position.
Use the wrench to tighten the two hex-head screws. Do not over tighten the screws.
Remove the wrench from the two hex-head screws.

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3.3 TRANSPORT WHEEL INSTALLATION (‘M’ versions only)
 Turn the wheel bracket so with one side facing upwards, the other side with
two holes should be opposite to the rear of frame.
 Use the screws and washers to fix the wheel to the platform, adjust the bracket
to a level position, then tighten the screws.
 When moving the scale, hold the two side faces of the pillar to keep the front
edge of the platform away from the floor.

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4. MEASURING HEIGHT (‘M’ versions only)
Preparing the scale to measure the height-
 Before the person steps onto the scale platform, the measuring arm
should be lifted to the horizontal position, and raised well above the
person’s apparent height.
 The person may now step onto the scale platform.
 The measuring arm should be held horizontal and above the
person’s head and should not be released.
 Carefully lower the measuring arm, while keeping it horizontal, until
it rests gently upon the top of the person’s head. If the person is
shorter than 101.5 cm, push the latch to the right, while
simultaneously pushing down the measuring arm until it rests
horizontally upon the top of the person’s head.
Read the height of the person as follows:
 The rear end of the measuring arm is tapered to point at the reading
on the height rods.
 If the tapered end of the measuring arm points at the outer height
rod, then the height of the person is same as the reading at this
point on the outer height rod.
 If the tapered end of the measuring arm points at the inner height
rod, then the correct height of the person is same as the reading
shown on the inner height rod where both the height rod meets, i.e.,
read at the top of the outer height rod (Just above the “Read” arrow
marked on the outer height rod).
 While holding the measuring arm horizontally, raise the arm above
the person’s head. The person may now step off the scale platform.
Hold the arm horizontal until the person is clear of the height rod.
 Fold the measuring arm back to the vertical position and adjust the
height rod back to the rest position (i.e. the measuring arm should
be locked in place within the inner height rod and the inner rod
should be at its lowest position).

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5. WEIGHING OPERATION
To do the zero setting-
 For accurate weighing, place the scale on a levelled floor.
 Move both the balancing masses to zero when the scale platform
is empty.
 If the scale is balanced, the lever will be in the horizontal position.
This will be indicated by the arrow indicator being in line with the
horizontal mark on the right side of the column head.
 It may be necessary to turn the zero-setting screw to the right or
left until the scale balances.

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To weigh a person-
 The person to be weighed can now step onto the scale platform.
 The lever will move away from its original position.
 Move the balancing masses along the calibrated lever arms to
return the lever to the horizontal position.
 For this the bigger balancing mass should be moved first and then
the smaller one for finer adjustment.
 NOTE: While moving the lower (larger) balancing mass along the
lower arm of the lever, make sure that it sits in one of the notches
properly. In that case, its upper pointer will be in line with one of the
markings of the lower arm of the lever. The reading at this marking
will indicate the weight of the person using the larger balancing
mass.
 The upper (smaller) balancing mass is now moved along the upper
arm of the lever till the lever returns to its original horizontal
position. This is to obtain the finer weight. The reading at this point
is noted.
 The total reading of the two balancing masses will give the final
weight of the person on the platform.
For example,
Lower mass 60 kg + Upper mass 2.5 kg
= Total weight of the person is 62.5 kg.

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6. WARRANTY INFORMATION
AdamEquipmentoffersLimitedWarranty(PartsandLabour)forthecomponentsfailed
duetodefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Warrantystartsfromthedateofdelivery.
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During the warranty period, should any repairs be necessary, the purchaser must
inform its supplier or Adam Equipment Company. The company or its authorised
Technician reserves the right to repair or replace the components at any of its
workshopsdependingontheseverityoftheproblems.However,anyfreightinvolved
insendingthefaultyunitsorpartstotheservicecentreshould be borne by the
purchaser.
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The warranty will cease to operate if the equipment is not returned in the original
packagingandwithcorrectdocumentationforaclaimtobeprocessed.Allclaimsare
atthesolediscretionofAdamEquipment.
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Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverequipmentwheredefectsorpoorperformanceisdueto
misuse,accidentaldamage,exposuretoradioactiveorcorrosivematerials,negligence,
faultyinstallation,unauthorisedmodificationsorattemptedrepairorfailuretoobserve
the requirements and recommendations as given in this User Manual. Additionally
rechargeablebatteries(wheresupplied)arenotcoveredunderwarranty.
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Repairs carried out under the warranty does not extend the warranty period.
Componentsremovedduringthewarrantyrepairsbecomethecompanyproperty.
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Thestatutoryrightofthepurchaserisnotaffectedbythiswarranty.Thetermsofthis
warrantyisgovernedbytheUKlaw.ForcompletedetailsonWarrantyInformation,see
thetermsandconditionsofsaleavailableonourweb‐site.
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