“LIFT-WEIGH" Digital Bedside Scale PARTS LIST AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ® MODEL 5001 Na oe California: (415) 638-5040 MEDICAL Cale Co. ec cnet 1801 ADAMS AVENUE + P.0. BOX 1922 SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577INTRODUCTION This manual contains operating instructions and parts list for the ACME’ Model 5001 Scale. The Model 5001 Lift-Weigh’ Bedside Scale is designed to weigh bedridden patients. The weighing procedure is simple and accurate. The sling is positioned under the patient in a manner similar to changing sheets. The patient is slightly raised over the bed by pumping the hydraulic jack. The electronic indicator displays the weight. CONTENTS Identification of Parts.......... Operating Instructions . : Electronic Display Instructions . . Battery Charging Instructions. . Replacement of Batteries .... LIMITED WARRANTY Acmé Medical Scale (the "Factory") warrants each Lift-Weigt” Bedside Scale - Model 5001 to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the initial user facility, or thirteen (13) months from the date of shipment from the Factory, whichever is earlier. The Factory retains the option to either replace or repair the scale, without cost to the facility, should any part fail in normal use during the warranty period. Remedy under this warranty requires the user facility to: 1) Promptly notify the Factory of any alleged defect. 2) Obtain Factory approval in advance of replacing any parts or doing other repair work on the scale (other than periodic maintenance or calibration). 3) Make no alterations to the scale as originally supplied by the Factory. 4) Use the scale only for the purpose for which it was manufactured and in strict accordance with Factory-supplied Operating Instructions. 5) Exercise reasonable care and common sense in the use, transportation and storage of the scale. Note: Routine maintenance is the responsibility of the user facility. It is not covered under this warranty. For prompt remedy under warranty, report any alleged defects to: ACME'MEDICAL SCALE COMPANY P.O. Box 1922 San Leandro, CA 94577 tea eae (800) 233-5113GENERAL PARTS LIST eM acme ‘TEM coe” NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. PARTNO, DESCRIPTION 1 96340.001 4" Rear Swivel Caster 10 97709.006 Hoop w/ connecting link 2 90219.001 Right Leg* 1" 3022 Weighbeam plastic end cap 3 96354.001 2° Front Swivel Caster 12 4601 Load cell w/ cable (not shown) 4 90218001 Lett Leg* 13 4401.-—_‘Transport post (ea.) 5 3003 Stetcher Pan w/ mounting hardware 14 None Weighbeam mounting 6 89975 Mast 15 — 89976.006 boom 7 9099 Pump --New, complete 16 3007-08 Weighbeam Housing 99002 Exchange program 17 593.——_—Display Unit 90014 Spring Pin 18 90007 Handle Grip 90015 Release Lever w/ screw 19 90197 Shifter Handle 90012 Pump Handle 20 90136 Nylon Bushing 8 3012 ‘Stretcher a 90200 Socket Assembly 9 3025 Stretcher Rail “Determined from the operator's side of the scale, NOTE: When ordering parts, please have model and serial numbers available,Follow these easy operating instructions for Acme Lift-Weigh’ Digital Bedside Scale MODEL 5001 ~ "LIFT-WEIGH" DIGITAL BEDSIDE SCALE CAPACITY: 400 Ib. X .1 Ib. / 200 kg x 100.9 ZERO THE SCALE: 1. Activate the display unit by pressing the "ON" button. Display will show all functions for approximately 3 seconds, then "0.0 Ib" or "0.0kg" 2. Attach the sling to the hooks. Sling must hang free without touching anything. The sling weight will be displayed (approximately 8.4 Ibs). Press the ZERO button to clear the scale. 3. Remove the sling from the hooks. Scale will now compensate for the sling weight, and the display will show approximately -8.4 Ibs. DO NOT push Zero button when sling is removed or above procedure will need to be repeated. 4. When weighing several patients in sequence, it is not nessary to zero the scale each time. The scale will "remember" the sling weight. PREPARING THE PATIENT: 1. Ina manner similar to changing a bedsheet, position the sling under the patient so the patient will be reasonably centered in the sling. RULE: The patient's center of gravity must always lie between the two hoops. 2. CLOSE VALVE. Pump the handle to raise the hoops high enough to clear the patient 3. Maneuver the scale to bedside and align the hooks over the holes in the sling rails. 4. SLOWLY open valve to lower hooks into sling. Close valve. Engage hooks in sling.STABILIZE THE SCALE: 1. Push shifter handle (at bottom of mast) to the right and downward 45°. Spread scale legs by pulling handle towards you and to the left in a complete half-circle. Lock legs in position by raising handle up to vertical. 2. SLOWLY pump jack handle until sling begins to "embrace" patient. STOP!! DO NOT raise patient completely off bed yet. Verify engagment of all four hooks. WEIGH THE PATIENT: 1. Slowly pump handle until patient clears bed by 1 inch, but no more than 3 inches. CAUTION: NEVER move patient from over-bed position. 2. Read and record patient's weight. 3. Return patient to bed by reversing above procedure. CAUTION NEVER WITHDRAW SCALE FROM THE OVER-MATTRESS POSITION UNTIL PATIENT IS OFF THE SLING. IMPORTANT: Plug in charging cord when scale is not in use. WARNING: THIS SCALE IS DESIGNED TO WEIGH PATIENTS IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION ONLY. NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO STAND, KNEEL OR SIT IN SLING. DO NOT USE THIS SCALE AS A PATIENT TRANSPORT DEVICE.INTRODUCTION The Acmé Medical Indicator is a precision instrument that is de: and easy to operate. Your Acmé Medical Scale Indicator will r ACME MEDICAL INDICATOR free weighings if it is handled carefully and maintained properly. signed to be durable, accurate eward you with many trouble- ‘Along with its basic weighing capability, the following features are already included in your indicator: Lbs./kg conversion button HOLD button ZERO button CHARGE mode will not allow operation of indicator + OFF button - Hold for 3 seconds so that accidentally depressing button will not zero weight reading OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS There are 5 pushbutton switches located on the front of the indicator. Refer t for a description of each button function. By depressing the ON button, the display will go through a brief function test. approximately 3 seconds. oO bat ib. >| WeIcHT 24>] HOLD : . : | kg” >| cHaRcE The display will show "0.0 Ib.” or "0.00 kg" depending on last mode reading. ‘0 the following The following symbols will appear in the display for eu eS H ZERO ON Charge Kg ca In charge mode, the Immediate bikg Weight willbe displayed Automaticzero. Turns on indicator. scale will not function when the line cord is plugged into an outlet, Battery-operated only! Hold for 3 seconds to turn off unit conversion by pressing this button. upto 2 minutes and continues to display last weight reading, button. TARE will display all functions, then "0.0 Ib." oF "0.00 kg” NOTE: HOLD and CHARGE are indicated when the cursor is positioned next to that function on the display. Unit will not operate while in charge mode.RECHARGING BATTERIES ‘Acmé Medical Scale Digital Models Operate On 6 "AA" Rechargeable batteries. For optimum battery life, follow these instructions: To recharge the batteries: Position the scale near a standard 120V AC, 60HZ wail outlet. Plug the cord into the outlet. Recharge the batteries WHENEVER THE SCALE IS NOT IN USE. If the batteries are becoming weak, you will see the word "bat" in the upper left corner of the display. Weight readings taken while "bat" is displayed are valid. This is an indication that the batteries should be recharged as soon as it is convenient. If the batteries become too depleted, the display will show the message “LObat". If the batteries are depleted further, there may be no display at all when the ON key is pressed. To obtain a full charge from the "LObat” or no-display stage, recharge the batteries overnight. The scale WILL NOT operate while the batteries are charging. If the ON key is pressed while the batteries are recharging, this message will appear on the display. WEIGHT OFF HOLD >| CHARGE REPLACING THE BATTERIES CAUTION: Use only size "AA" nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries for replacement. Be sure power cord is disconnected from 120V AC outlet. Loosen four captive screws and gently separate front half of indicator from back half. Expose the six batteries installed in back half of indicator. Remove the six batteries from the battery holders. Install each replacement battery negative-end first so as to compress the spring in the holder before pushing the positive end into position. As each battery is installed, give it a quarter tur with your thumb to make sure it is seated. Rejoin back and front halves of indicator; tighten captive screws. Verify proper installation of batteries by seeing that indicator is operative. For safety reasons, the Acmé’ Medical Scale indicator is self-contained, with no internal parts exposedWARRANTY The warranty does not apply if the indicator has been damaged by accident or misuse, improper packaging during return shipment or as a result of service or modification without prior authorization. NOTE This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class "A" computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause radio interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. CAUTION The electronic components in this indicator have been designed to meet UL 544 Standards for Medical and Dental Equipment. To insure continued compliance, test leakage per UL 544 routinely. Service immediately if leakage is exceeded. This equipment is intended for use in ordinary locations. Use of this equipment in the presence of flammable substances may risk explosion. ® MEDICAL/Cale Co. Manufactured in U.S.A. by ACME MEDICAL SCALES ‘Acmé Scale Co. « 1801 Adams Avenue » San Leandro, CA 94577 California: (415) 638-5040 Outside California: (800) 283-5113