Invacare RPA600-1E manual Replacing the Battery, Calibrating the Reliant Scale

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SECTION 8—ACCESSORIES

NOTE: Stable being defined as the weight fluctuating two tenths of a pound. For example, a patient weighing one hundred pounds, the scale will fluctuate between 99.8 and 100.2 until the LOCK key is pressed. Fluctuation of the weight displayed is normal as noted above. Press the LOCK button to lock the weight.

NOTE: The UNITS button can be pressed to toggle between units of pounds and kilograms. This is indicated by lb or kg appearing in the display window.

8. The lift may now be lowered and the sling removed from the patient.

NOTE: The patientʹs weight will continue to be seen in the display window. The display will turn off automatically after a two minute period of non‐use [no changes in weight exceeding five pounds (two kilograms)]. You can NOT adjust the time delay for automatic shut off. After the display has turned off, the weight may be recalled by pressing the ON/OFF button. The unit can be turned off by pressing the ON/OFF button a second time.

Replacing the Battery

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4.

NOTE: The scale is powered by a nine volt alkaline battery that should provide approximately 1500 readings before needing replacement.

When battery replacement is needed, LO BAT will appear on the display. Perform the following:

1.Slide the battery door open in the direction of the arrow.

2.Remove existing battery.

3.Install the new battery.

4.Reinstall the battery door.

Assembled

Scale

9V Battery

Battery

Door

Arrow

FIGURE 8.4 Replacing the Battery

Calibrating the Reliant Scale

NOTE: The Reliant Scale will be pre‐calibrated at the factory with the load cell. Should it be necessary to re‐calibrate the scale, follow the instructions outlined below.

1.The patient and the sling must be removed from the scale to properly calibrate the Reliant Scale. For removing the patient instructions refer to Operation on page 14. For sling detachment instructions refer to Lifting the Patient on page 19.

2.With the Reliant Scale on, remove the four screws on the back of the enclosure and remove the front cover to expose the PC board.

Electric Portable Patient Lift - RPA6001E

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Contents Electric Portable Patient Lift RPA600-1E Symbol Legend Accessories WarningTable of Contents Limited Warranty Special Notes Label Location Product Parameters Patient Lift RPA600-1EReliant Scale RLS6 Weight Limitation Using the SlingGeneral Guidelines Assembling the LiftOperating the Lift Lifting the PatientPerforming Maintenance Transferring the PatientAssembly Assembling the Patient LiftAssembling the Mast to the Base Assembling the Electric Actuator to the Boom Assembling the Electric ActuatorInstalling the Shifter Handle Attaching the Battery Charger Mounting Bracket to the WallOperation IntroductionOperating the Patient Lift Operating the Patient Lift Closing/Opening the Legs Opening the LegsActivating a Mechanical Emergency Release Primary Emergency ReleaseCharging the Battery Charging the BatteryLifting the Patient Preparing the Lift for UsePositioning the Lift Lifting/Moving the Patient Attaching a Sling to the Swivel BarLifting/Moving the Patient Transferring the Patient Transferring to a Commode Chair Transferring to a Commode ChairTransferring to a Standard Commode Transferring to a WheelchairTransferring to a Wheelchair Troubleshooting Symptoms Faults SolutionMaintenance Maintenance Safety Inspection ChecklistLubricating the Lift Lubricating the LiftCleaning the Sling and the Lift Detecting Wear and DamageReplacing the Electric Actuator Checking and Tightening Mast Pivot Bolt Replacing the Swivel BarReplacing the Swivel Bar Accessories Removing the Swivel BarInstalling the Reliant Scale Installing the Reliant ScaleOperating the Scale Keypad FunctionsWeighing the Patient Replacing the Battery Calibrating the Reliant ScaleTroubleshooting Display CodesElectric Portable Patient Lift RPA6001E Limited Warranty USA

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