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Rice Lake Digital Wheelchair Scale Operation Manual
2.0
Safety
There are certain precautions that should be taken to prevent personal injury to the user and damage to your
scale.
2.1
Safety Signals
Safety Signal Definitions:
Important
CAUTION
Warning
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to
equipment
.
2.2
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand
instructions in the manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could
result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement
manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.
Before attempting to operate this unit, make sure every individual who operates or works
with this unit has read and understands the following safety information. Please follow
these instructions carefully.
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Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks.
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For accurate weighing, the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
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Do not transport the scale while someone is standing on it.
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Weight exceeding the maximum capacity (1000 lb/453 kg) may damage your scale.
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Operating at voltages and frequencies other than specified could damage the equipment.
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If the
LO Bat
indicator activates, for accurate weighing, replace the batteries or connect the scale to an AC
power source as soon as possible.
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To avoid cross contamination, the scale should be cleaned regularly.
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Avoid contact with excessive moisture.
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Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this scale.
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Do not jump up and down on the scale.
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Do not use in the presence of flammable materials.
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Do not make alterations or modifications to the scale.
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People with disabilities, or who are physically frail, should always be assisted by another person when
using this scale.
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Do not use the scale on slippery surfaces, such as a wet floor.
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Do not use this scale when your body/feet are wet, such as after taking a bath.
