SCALETRONIX 2001 BedScale INSTRUCTION AND SERVICE MANUAL APPLICABLE FOR SCALES WITH SERIAL NUMBERS 1200 AND HIGHER,CONTENTS PAGE 1 MECHANICAL as Il, OPERATION OF SCALE 6 III, TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 12 IV. PARTS LIST 18 V. DIAGRAMS n INTRODUCTION ‘The instructions in this manual relate to the Scale-Tronix 2001 digital “‘Bedscale” patient ‘weighing scale. The manual covers both the mechanical assembly and electronic sections of the scale, It is important that the manual be read thoroughly before attempting to install or operate the equip- ‘ment. Serious damage to the equipment may result if this is not observed. Keep this manual on file for future reference. Refer to the scale serial and model numbers in any correspondence with Scale-Tronix, Inc.Throughout this manual the parts of your SCALE- TRONIX 2001 scale will be referred to by name and identified as follows (refer to figure above): The Special Low Profile Castered Base The Shifter Handle For The Base The Mast, With Steering Handle The Boom The Stretcher Frame That SupportsThe Stretcher Fabric The Hydraulic Pump Assembly The Pump Handle The Control Valve The Readout Console To Indicate Weight “U" Brackets Of The Stretcher Frame Rings Of The Stretcher Frame Fabric Stretcher Rolled Up In Storage Posi- tion: PATTON mooe> SCALE-TRONIX, INC. Wheaton, Illinois White Plains, New York SCALE-TRONIX, INC.LFA Oper: SECTION II OPERATION OF SCALE Brief operating instructions are contained on a label attached to the front of the read-out. A. Determine Empty Stretcher Weight It is critical to understand the importance of checking and adjusting the scale for the emp- ty weight of the stretcher. The stretcher and bars weigh approximately 3.4 KG (or 7.5 LBS), The following procedure is used. 1. Attach the empty stretcher (with bars) to the 4 hooks on the stretcher frame, 2. Position stretcher to hang free and clear; must not touch anything, 3. If scale is equipped with switchable “POUNDS-KILOGRAM” option, select “POUNDS” or “KILOGRAMS” by means of small toggle switch located on bot- tom of read-out. With the switch handle positioned toward the operator, the scale will read out in KILOGRAMS. With the switch positioned away from the operator, the scale will read out in POUNDS. The mode selected, KG oF LB, is indicated on the front panel by the position of the decimal point. The KG-LB label on the front panel tells which mode is selected — simply follow the line pointing to the decimal point to determine whether KG or LB is displayed 4. Press the white button labeled READ” and hold it down. 5. Adjust knob labeled “ZERO” slowly un- til display reads “00.0". NOTE: Scale will automatically shut off approximate- ly 20 seconds after button is released. 6. Remove stretcher fabric and bars from frame hooks. 7. Press “READ” button and note reading after 3 seconds 8. This is the actual weight of the stretcher fabric and bars (should be between -3 and -4 KG or -6 and -8 LBS), Record and remember this value. Mark it on a piece of tape or label attached to top of mast or other convenient location. Note the minus sign indicating a negative value. This weight value is to be used to calibrate scale before each use, NOTE Different types of stretcher fabrics will have different weights ing Patients 1. Place stretcher fabric under patient (with bars inserted). This is similar to the procedure of changing a bed sheet. 2. Position patient so heels are a few inches over one end of the fabric. This will pro- perly position the patient to prevent tip- ping. Small children should be placed in the center. 3. Before attaching scale, press “READ” button to check for proper setting of scale. Adjust “ZERO” knob if necessary for a reading equal to the empty weight of the stretcher previously obtained. Be sure it is a “minus” reading so the value is subtracted. Be sure stretcher frame is not touching anything, 4, Move scale into position next to the bed with stretcher frame over patient (pump handle if necessary to raise frame). 5, There are two controls on the Pump Assembly: The Pump Handle G) and the Control Valve (H). The valve is closed as it is moved toward the pump handle. With the control valve closed, the pump handle is moved up and down with slow strokes of even pressure, to raise the boom. The boom is lowered by opening the control valve, moving the control valve away from the pump handle. A safety gate is part of the hydraulic system that prevents sudden lowering of the boom regardless of how far the con- trol valve is opened. NOTE: The pump handle may be rotated to operate from either side of lift, right or left handed. 6. Spread the legs of the base with Shifter Handle (8). To do this grasp the shifter handle in one hand and place the op- posite hand on the steering handle of the10. " mast for balance. Rotate the handle down to your right only to 45 degree Position, not down parallel with the floor, to release the lock pin, then bring the handle towards you in a complete half-circle, The lock pin should insert in- to a hole in the plate to lock the legs in full open position and 'the shifter handle should once again be vertical. To close the legs to a narrow position, when necessary, or. for storage, reverse this above procedure. If the shifter handle is not vertical (straight up or down), the lock pin is not seated in place. NOTE: For maximum stability — and patient safety — operate this scale with the base legs in maximum open position and locked when weighing a patient. Open control valve and gently lower stretcher frame over patient to attach stretcher bars to hooks in frame. Close control valve. Be sure all four (4) hooks are attached. Gently operate the pump to raise patient clear of bed. Only an inch or two is re- quired. Leave scale in position. Do not move patient while on scale, Do not move bed away from patient. NEVER MOVE PATIENT AWAY FROM BED OR LEAVE PATIENT UNATTEND- ED. When patient is free and clear of bed, side rails, ete. press “READ” button and wait for a stable reading (2:3 seconds). Stop patient from swinging if necessary Scale will stay on approximately 20 seconds after button is released. It will then shut itself off automatically. The turn-off timer can be reset by pressing the button again during the ON period providing another 20 seconds of on time. Read patient's weight when display stabilizes (2-3 seconds). If reading is unstable, stop patient from moving, Be certain any 1V tubes, catheters, oxygen tubes, etc., are loose to prevent them from affecting weight reading. 12, 3, 14, 15, 16 7, 18, 19. 20. n 2. Weight will be displayed directly in kilograms or pounds depending on how the read-out is internally programmed. Some scales have an optional selector switch on bottom of read-out allowing the operator to select kilograms or pounds easily. When weight has been obtained, open control valve slowly, gently lowering pa- tient back to the bed. Close base legs with shifter handle. Disconnect stretcher from stretcher frame hooks. Close pump valve and pump up stret- cher frame high enough to clear patient. Move scale away from bedside. Remove stretcher from under patient. Stretcher may be rolled up and stored on the shelf bracket located on base, and secured by the spring clip attached to the top of mast. This storage position is convenient while moving scale from room to room and for storage. The control valve only requires gentle finger pressure to open and close. Do not force it in either position. Damage to the valve could result if excess force is applied. NOTE: When battery voltage is too low for proper operation, display will blank out except for one decimal point. This indicates that the battery pack needs re-charging. Re-charge 8 to 12 hours before using. A safety interlock prevents the scale from operating while the battery pack is charging. A certain amount of self-discharge oc- curs when the batteries are not used or charged. When first unpacked and set up, it is recommended that the batteries be charged overnight before use. The scale should be plugged in to charge the batteries at all times when not in use to weigh patients. This insures freshly charged batteries at all times