4 getting ready to weigh a patient – Rice Lake Bariatric/Handrail Scale (240-10) User Manual

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Handrail Scale Technical and Operating Instructions - Scale Assembly

3

AC Power Connections

The Digital Wheelchair Scale has a 120 VAC adaptor or 230 VAC adaptor to use when power is readily available.

The AC power adaptor plugs into the back of the indicator as shown in Figure 2-2.

Connect the AC power
source here

L E D i n d i c a t o r l i g h t
illuminates from red to
green when charged

Store the 120 VAC
adaptor here when
not in use

RS-232 port
connection

Store the 230 VAC
adaptor here when
not in use

Back cover to
indicator

Retaining Screw

.

Figure 2-2. LED Light Location

The AC adaptor, when not in use, plugs into the back housing of the indicator for storage. Figure 2-2 shows that

location.
The Digital Wheelchair Scale is capable of running its internal sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery if no

additional power source is available. Battery life is approximately 75 hours. If the

LO Bat

indicator is showing on

the display, recharge the battery or connect the scale to an AC power source as soon as possible for accurate

weighing.

Battery Charging

When the AC adaptor is connected to a power source, the rechargeable battery goes into recharge mode.

NOTE: To maintain battery longevity we recommend you charge it on a regular basis rather than waiting until it is fully
discharged.

The LED indicator light on the back of the scale housing will illuminate red during the charging period, and

change over to green when the battery becomes fully charged.
Connect the load cell into the load cell connection point. You will hear a "click" affirming a secure connection.

Put the back on the indicator and secure with the four back cover screws that were previously set aside.

2.4

Getting Ready to Weigh a Patient

Once the scale is properly unpacked and set up, and prior to weighing a patient, step on the scale to check the

scale that all functions are working correctly. The scale is calibrated from the factory so simply turn on the scale

and step on the scale to get a weight reading. Press the

REWEIGH

key again to verify that weight.

Figure 2-3. Press the Reweigh Key to Verify Weight

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