DETECTO DTC-6600 6600 Portable Bariatric Wheelchair Scale Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- DETECTO
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DETECTO DTC-6600 6600 Portable Bariatric 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
- From transport position, stand close to scale with your feet 8 to 12 inches apart.
- Firmly grasp handles on scale.
- 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
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Stand close to scale with your feet 8 to 12 inches apart.
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Keeping your back straight, bend your knees until you’re in a squatting position.
Always keep your back straight, and bend at the knees, until in a squatting position! -
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.
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Use your leg muscles as you lift. Keep your back upright and in its natural posture. Lift steadily and smoothly without jerking.
Scale Preparation
- Install six (6) “AA” size batteries, or if ordered with the scale, plug the small connector end of the AC power adapter cord into the power jack located in the bottom right corner on the back of the indicator. When completed, 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.
- Install the indicator on the scale bracket, and then connect the load cell cable.
- Place the scale on any hard, level, flat surface or low-cut carpet.
- The scale is now ready for operation.
NOTE:
For more information on installing 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 750 Weight Indicator Owner’s Manual,
8555-M483-O1.
Basic Operation
WARNING!
Only the attendant may move the wheelchair on and off the scale platform.
Attendant must assist patient onto and off the scale platform. NEVER leave a
patient unattended while they are on the scale platform. Failure to maintain
control of the patient at all times can result in serious injury to you and/or
the patient.
To Weigh
- Press the ON/OFF key to turn the indicator on.
- Press the ZERO key to zero weight display. The ZERO and lb or kg annunciator will turn on to show that the scale is ready for use.
- Assist patient onto scale and read weight display.
- If a printer is connected to scale, press the Down Arrow/Print key to print a ticket.
- Assist patient off scale.
Zero Weight Display
- If the indicator is not showing zero weight on the display, press the ZERO key.
- Weight display will return to zero. The ZERO, STABLE, and lb or kg annunciators will turn on to show a stable, center-of-zero weight condition.
Zero Weight Display with Item on Scale
- Place item (wheelchair, walker, etc.) on scale.
- Display will show weight of item on scale.
- Press ZERO key.
- Weight display will return to zero. ZERO, STABLE, and lb or kg annunciators will turn on. The item’s weight has been “zeroed off”.
- 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.