Rice Lake RL150-10-5 Digital Physician Scale Technical & Operating Instructions - Manual (Page 7)

Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale — Scale Assembly 3
3.0 Scale Assembly
3.1 Unpacking Your Scale
Place the unopened box in an open area that has ample room for unpacking the scale.
Parts contained in the shipping box include:
• The scale which includes the scale base and attached column
• Operation manual
• CD containing USB driver
• Height rod
• White box labeled
Parts Inside
which contains the following:
• Wheels (2)
• Wheel hinge (1)
• Pan head screws (8)
• AA batteries (6)
All component parts have been wrapped in plastic. Remove the plastic and set aside.
3.2 Repacking
If the Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale must be returned for modification, calibration or repair, it must be
properly packed with sufficient packing materials. Whenever possible, use the original carton when shipping the
scale back.
Important Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered by the warranty.
3.3 Setting Up Your Scale
Use the following steps to set up the Rice Lake Digital Physician Scale.
Tools needed for setup include:
• Phillips head screwdriver
Use the following steps to set up the scale.
Move the scale into the area where the weighing process will occur. Place the scale on a hard, level surface for
the most accurate weighments.
1. Locate the operator’s manual from inside the box and set aside as it will provide instructions on the
proper scale removal and set up.
2. Carefully lift the scale out of the packaging material; lift it out by the scale base.
Important
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.
Figure 3-1. Cabling Connecting the Scale Platform and Scale Column