Rice Lake RL150-10-5 User manual

RL150-10-5 Digital Physician Scale
Software Revision 11439
Operation Manual
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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.
The most current version of this publication, software, firmware and all other product
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Contents
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Contents
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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.
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.0 Assembly....................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Unpacking The Scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Scale Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Height Rod Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 AC Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Leveling the Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.0 Operation....................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Hold/Release Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4 Using the Height Rod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.0 Communication .......................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Pushbutton Keypad Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 USB Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.0 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 15
5.1 Troubleshooting and Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2.1 Basic Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2.2 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3 Rice Lake Digital Scale Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Rice Lake Digital Scale Limited Warranty............................................................................................................. 17

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1.0 Introduction
The Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale is efficiently designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable weight
measurements. It is equipped with a built-in height rod, a handle and two heavy-duty rear wheels for easy portability.
Manuals can be viewed and downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
www.ricelakehealth.com
Warranty information can be found on the website at www.ricelake.com/warranties
Figure 1-1. Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale (RL150-10-5)

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1.1 Safety
Safety Signal Definitions:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided could result in serious injury or death. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or
corruption to and loss of data.
General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood.
Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake
Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death.
•Do not transport the scale while someone is standing on it.
• To avoid cross contamination, the scale should be cleaned regularly.
•Avoid contact with excessive moisture.
•Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this scale.
•Do not jump on the scale.
•Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
•Do not use in the presence of flammable materials.
•Use the scale only to determine weight of people while standing.
•Do not make alterations or modifications to the scale.
•People with disabilities, or who are physically frail, should always be assisted by another person when using this scale.
•Do not use the scale on slippery surfaces, such as a wet floor.
•Do not use this scale when the body/feet are wet, such as after taking a bath.
•Weight exceeding the maximum capacity (550 lb/250 kg) may damage your scale.
•Operating at voltages and frequencies other than specified could damage the equipment.
•If the LO Bat indicator activates, for accurate weighing, replace the batteries or connect the scale to an AC power
source as soon as possible.
•Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional AC adapters, utilizing an adapter not supplied by us voids all warranties.
•Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks.
•For accurate weighing, the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
WARNING

Assembly
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2.0 Assembly
2.1 Unpacking The Scale
Place the carton on a hard, level surface for unpacking. Preferably in the area where it will be used.
Carefully lift the scale out of the packaging material; lift it by the scale base.
The scale base and scale column are connected by cable and require great care when removing from the box so
that the cabling does not get damaged.
Parts contained in the shipping box include:
• Scale (the base and attached column)
• Height rod
• CD containing USB driver
• White box labeled Parts Inside which contains the following:
Wheels (2)
Wheel hinge (1)
Pan head screws (8)
AA batteries (6)
Allcomponent parts have beenwrappedinplastic. Retain the packagingfor usein the eventthatthescale must be returned for
modification, calibration or repair. It must be properlypacked with sufficient packing materials.
Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty.
2.2 Scale Assembly
Use the following steps to set up the scale.
A Phillips head screwdriver will be needed for installation.
1. Place the scale on a hard, level surface for the most accurate weighments.
2. Thread the excess cable through the lower column to eliminate possible pinching during installation.
Figure 2-1. Cabling Connecting the Scale Platform and Scale Column
3. Place the lower column on the base making sure not to pinch the cable.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Note

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4. Insert the screws through the bottom of thescale base to secure the column.
Screw Holes
Figure 2-2. Attach Column
5. Attach wheels to the wheel assembly rod. See Figure 2-3.
6. Attach the wheel assembly to the scale with a screw, tighten securely.
Figure 2-3. Attach Wheel Assembly
7. Ensure that the cable is extending through the top of the lower column.
8. Plug the cable from the lower column into the upper column.
Plugconnectorinto
upper column.
Figure 2-4. Extend Cable Through Scale Column
9. Place the upper column onto the lower column, aligning the screw holes. Ensure thecable does not get pinched.
Makesurethatscrew
holes are lined up.
Figure 2-5. Insert Upper Column into Lower Column
10. Secure with two screws.

Assembly
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2.3 Height Rod Installation
Use the following steps to install the height rod assembly.
1. The height rod comes in two pieces. Connect the two pieces together.
2. Slide the assembled height rod from the top of the column in the slot located on the front of the scale as shown in
Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6. Height Rod Assembly
Inserting Batteries
The six AA batteries that come with the scale offer an average of 25 hours of continuous use.
To install the batteries,
1. Open thebattery chamber cover by loosening thethumb screw.
2. Insert batteries as shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7. Batteries in Battery Chamber
3. Close the battery chamber cover.

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2.4 AC Power Connections
Use the optional 120VAC adapter or 230 VAC adapterwhen power is available. The optional ACpower adapter plugs into the
back of the indicatoras shown in Figure 2-8.Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers optional AC adapters, utilizing an adapter not
supplied by us voids all warranties.
Connect the optional AC
power adapter.
RS-232 Connection
Figure 2-8. Power Connection
2.5 Leveling the Scale
Use level bubble to check for level and adjust feet as needed.
Figure 2-9. Bubble Indicates Scale Is Level
On a flat surface, adjust scale feet until the bubble indicates that the scale is level.