Rice Lake Portable Bariatric Wheelchair Scale Single Ramp (350-5) - Rice Lake Wheel Chair Scale Technical Manual - Manual (Page 7)

Rice Lake Wheelchair Scale Technical Manual - Scale Setup 3
3.0 Scale Setup
The following sections describe the correct installation procedures when installing the Rice Lake Wheelchair
Scale.
3.1 Unpacking Your Scale
The Rice Lake Wheelchair Scale comes shipped in a wooden two piece box. Place the unopened box in an open
area that has ample room for unpacking the scale.
Recommended tools needed to set up your scale include:
• Scissors or box cutters
• Small Phillips screwdriver
Using scissors or a box cutter, cut the strapping bands that secure the box together. Lift off the top cover.
Immediately after opening the box, visually inspect your scale to ensure all parts are included and undamaged.
Parts contained in the shipping box include:
• Rice Lake Wheelchair Scale
• This manual
• Parts box which contains the indicator display
3.2 Repacking
If the Rice Lake Wheelchair Scale must be returned for modification, calibration or repair, it must be properly
packed with sufficient packing materials. Whenever possible, use the original box when shipping the wheelchair
scale back.
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 Wheelchair Scale.
1. Locate the operation manual and set aside as it will provide instructions on the proper scale setup.
2. Using two people, remove the scale off of the shipping platform that it came in as shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1. Un-box the Scale
3. Move the scale into the area where the weighing process will occur. It’s recommended to place the scale
on a hard, level surface for the most accurate weighments. Thin carpeting is often acceptable but not
recommended.
Note