Invacare RLS6 - Manual (Page 5)

Part No 1114832 5 Reliant Scale RLS6
Weighing the Patient
ƽ WARNING
The weight capacity is limited to the lowest rated capacity of any one of the components in use
(i.e. Patient Lift, Sling or Scale). The patient's weight MUST NOT exceed the lowest rated
capacity of any component.
1. Attach sling straps to the swivel bar. For proper attachment instructions, refer to the Sling Ownerʹs
Manual ‐ Part No. 1023891.
NOTE: For improved accuracy on the 450 and 600 Reliant lifts, attach all sling straps to the center hooks on both sides
of the swivel bar. However, patient comfort may require a different configuration of sling straps.
2. Press the On/Off key.
NOTE: The display will indicate the last weight that was measured. The word ʺLOCKʺ will be seen in the display box.
NOTE: The ZERO key is pressed in order to avoid capturing the weight of the sling and the hardware. If the ZERO key
is not pressed the weight of the sling and the weight of the hardware will be included in the weight displayed. Not
zero‐ing out will give a false reading of the userʹs true weight.
3. Press the ZERO key. When the ZERO key is pushed the following will happen:
A. The scale will reset to zero and the word ʺZEROʺ will appear in the display.
B. The lock function will then be turned off and the word ʺLOCKʺ will disappear from the display.
NOTE: The scale is now active and continually updating the weight display.
4. Place the patient in the sling. For patient placement instructions, refer to the Sling Ownerʹs Manual ‐ Part
No. 1023891.
ƽ WARNING
When elevated a few inches off the surface of a stationary object (bed, chair or commode) and before
moving the patient, check to make sure that the sling is properly connected to the hooks of the
swivel bar. If any attachments are NOT properly in place, lower the patient back onto the stationary
surface and correct this problem - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
5. Activate the lift mechanism to raise the patient until they are completely supported by the lift.
6. Note the weight display.
7. When the weight display becomes stable press the LOCK button to lock the weight display. This will be
indicated by the word ʺLOCKʺ appearing in the display window.
NOTE: Should it be necessary to unlock the weight while the patient is still supported by the lift, the UNLOCK button
may be pressed. The weight will unlock and the word ʺLOCKʺ will disappear from the display window. The weight
value will then be updated. Once the weight becomes stable the weight can be locked again by pressing the LOCK button.
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 may be pressed to toggle between units of pounds and kilograms. This is indicated by lbs or
kg appearing in the display window.
8. The lift may now be lowered and the sling removed from the patient.