Product Reference Guide 17
Chapter 2
Site Preparation and Installation
This chapter provides instructions for design and preparation of the checkstand
for scanner or scanner-scale installation. It also specifies physical parameters,
power and ventilation considerations, cable routing information and unit instal
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lation for different models.
There are three basic steps:
1. SECTION I. Pre-Installation Considerations, below
2. SECTION II. Checkstand Preparation, starting on page 27
3. SECTION III. Installation, starting on page 32
Once the procedures in this chapter are complete, the scanner is ready for
operation. If a scanner-scale was installed, calibration will be required before
placing the unit into operation. You must consult the local weights and mea
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sures authority to ensure that all legal requirements are met concerning cali-
bration and certification. See "Calibration Procedures" starting on page 75 for
detailed procedures for calibrating the scale in either pounds or kilograms.
SECTION I. PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
This manual does not cover all factors relating to worker safety and checkstand
design. It does, however, offer a list of considerations that may be helpful in
ensuring greater safety and productivity. Careful planning using these general
guidelines should result in a more efficient, comfortable work environment.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the incidence of repetitive
motion injuries has increased dramatically in recent years. Checkstand design
and scanner installation and operation procedures can reduce the risk of repet
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itive motion injuries, but not eliminate it.
Although there are currently no formal guidelines for checkstand ergonomics,
the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Occupational Safety and Health Administra
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tion (OSHA) and the National Institute of Occupational Safety (NIOSH) of the
Department of Health and Human Services have released the reports listed at
the end of these recommendations. These reports contain suggestions for
ergonomic improvement of checkstand designs and scanner installation, main
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tenance and usage. Portions of the reports are summarized below. For copies of
the complete reports, or to inquire about any modifications to the recommen
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dations, contact FMI, OSHA and NIOSH at the addresses listed in "References"
on page 14.
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