Model 6500 Low-Profile Portable
Wheelchair Scale Operating Instructions
Scale Preparation
1.
Install six (6) “C” size batteries or if ordered with scale, plug the small connector end of the
AC power adapter cord into the power jack located on the back of the MV1 and then plug
the AC power adapter into the proper electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT connect an
AC power adapter to the indicator if alkaline batteries are installed.
2.
Install the indicator on the scale bracket and then connect the load cell cable.
3.
Place the scale on any hard, level, flat surface or low-cut carpet.
4.
The scale is now ready for operation.
NOTE: For more information on installing the batteries (or the AC power adapter),
mounting the indicator on the scale bracket, connecting the load cell cable, and setup
and operation, refer to the MedVue Model MV1 Medical Weight Analyzer Owner’s
Manual, 8555-M512-O1.
Basic Operation
To Weigh
1. Press the
ON/OFF
key to turn the MV1 on.
2. Press the
ZERO
key to zero weight display. The ZERO, GROSS and lb or kg
annunciator will turn on to show that the scale is ready for use.
3. Assist patient onto scale and read weight display.
4. If a printer is connected to scale, press the
PRINT/ENTER
key to print a ticket.
5. Assist patient off scale.
Zero Weight Display
1. In Gross Weight mode (GROSS annunciator on), press the
ZERO
key.
2. Weight display will return to zero. The ZERO and STABLE
annunciators will turn
on to show a stable, center-of-zero gross weight condition.
Metric Conversion
Press the
UNITS
key to toggle between pounds and kilograms. The lb or kg annunciator
will turn on to show the weighing unit selected. In addition, the height units will change from
feet/inches to centimeters.
NOTE:
This is only available if configured in Calibration Setup.
CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO.
0065-M509-O1 Rev B 203 E. Daugherty, Webb City, MO 64870 USA
06/15
Ph: 417-673-4631
Fax: 417-673-2153
Printed in USA
www.detecto.com
WARNING! Only the attendant may move the wheelchair on and off
the scale platform. Attendant must assist patient onto and off the
scale platform or into and out of chair.
NEVER leave a patient
unattended while they are on the scale platform. Failure to
maintain control of the patient and/or wheelchair at all times
can result in serious injury to you and/or the patient.
Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261
