Detecto BRW1000 Portable Wheelchair Scale Operating Instructions

CAUTION! This scale weighs approximately 115 pounds. If you think it is too heavy for you to lower or lift safely, ask someone to help you. Damage to the Load Cells can occur if the scale is dropped or allowed to fall from the transport position. If damage to the scale is determined to have been caused by falling or dropping scale, the warranty will be voided.

Lowering Scale from Transport Position to Floor

[Image: A person in blue scrubs stands next to the Detecto BRW1000 portable wheelchair scale in its upright transport position. The scale is a large, black, rectangular platform with an integrated ramp.]

1. From transport position, stand close to scale with your feet 8 to 12 inches apart.
2. Firmly grasp handles on scale.
3. While stepping back, lower scale to floor, keeping your back straight and bending your knees until you're in a squatting position.

Always keep your back straight, and bend at the knees, until in a squatting position!

Lifting Scale from Floor to Transport Position

[Image: A person in blue scrubs is shown demonstrating the process of lifting the scale from the floor to the transport position. The scale is partially lifted, with the person using their leg muscles and keeping their back straight.]

1. Stand close to scale with your feet 8 to 12 inches apart.
2. Keeping your back straight, bend your knees until you're in a squatting position.

IMPORTANT! For storage, lay scale flat for maximum protection against damage.

Always keep your back straight, and bend at the knees, until in a squatting position!

DO NOT DROP!

3. Firmly grasp handles on scale and lift straight up. Don't twist to either side. Keep the scale close to you, not at arm's length.
4. Use your leg muscles as you lift. Keep your back upright and in its natural posture. Lift steadily and smoothly without jerking.

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-M512-01.

Basic Operation

To Weigh

1. Press the ON/OFF key to turn the indicator on.
2. Press the ZERO key to zero weight display. The ZERO, GROSS and lb or kg annunciators 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. If the indicator is not showing zero weight on the display, 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.

Zero Weight Display with Item on Scale (Push Button Tare)

1. Place item (wheelchair, walker, etc.) on scale, and then press the TARE key.
2. Display will change to show ENTER TARE WT, and the weight of item on scale.
3. Press PRINT/ENTER key.
4. Display will return to zero with the NET annunciator turned on, to show that net weight is being displayed. The item's weight has been entered as "tare weight".
5. Proceed with weighing operation.

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.