This manual contains a number of precautions to follow in order to help promote safe
use of this equipment.
Warnings affecting your personal safety are indicated by:
Warnings related to possible damage to the equipment are indicated by:
To ensure proper and safe operation, the general safety tips below must be followed.
•
DO NOT
disassemble the scale.
•
ONLY
trained and qualified service personnel should attempt repairs.
•
DO NOT
drop or apply a strong shock to the scale.
•
DO NOT
leave any items on the weighing platter. This can damage the scale.
•
NEVER
immerse the scale in water.
•
DO NOT
put the scale in a dishwasher.
1. Place the scale on a stable flat surface.
2. Get power to the unit by...
a. Installing Batteries – Open the lid on the bottom of the scale and install three
C-batteries.
NOTE:
Batteries are not included with the scale.
b. Or connect the AC Adaptor to the receptacle located on the right side of the
scale and plug into an electrical outlet.
3. Place the stainless steel weighing platter over the top portion of the scale.
4. Adjust the feet of the scale until the level’s air bubble remains in the center of the
circle (located on the front of the scale).
1. Make sure nothing is on or touching the weighing platter.
2. Turn the unit on by pressing the On/Off key. The scale display will initially show
all 8’s and after three seconds the display will show 0’s.
NOTE:
A “Lo” warning
will appear on the display when the battery power is insufficient.
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3. The scale weighs in pounds (lb), ounces (oz), kilograms (kg), and grams (g) mode.
Press the Units key to switch between weighing modes. An arrow will illuminate
on the display screen next to the unit of measure selected.
4. The scale can weigh in Gross or Net modes.
a. If Net weighing is needed, place the empty container (or tare weight) on the
weighing platter and press the Tare/Zero key.
b. The display will show zeros and an arrow will illuminate on the left of the
display next to Tare.
c. When the empty container is removed from the weighing platter, the tare
weight is shown as a negative amount and is indicated by an arrow on the
display next to tare.
d.
NOTE:
When no tare weight is used, you are in the Gross weighing mode and
there will be no arrow next to tare
.
5. Place the product (including container if tare weight is being used) on the stainless
steel weighing platter. The total weight is displayed.
NOTE:
If the weight of the object is over the maximum capacity, the display will
show “----”. Remove the object from the patter and reduce the weight of the object.
6. Remove the first product and continuing weighing the next item. If the tare weight
needs to be changed for a new product, then press the Tare/Zero key again to set it
to zero and repeat the steps above for Net weighing.
7. Press the On/Off key to turn the scale off.
NOTE:
The scale will automatically
shut-off after 5 minutes of no activity whether it is operating on battery or AC power.
•
NEVER
place scale in sink or dishwasher.
•
DO NOT
hose down or pressure wash any part of the scale.
•
Excess moisture will damage scale and void warranty.
1. If the scale is running on AC power, unplug the scale.
2. Remove the stainless steel platter and wash with warm soapy water.
3. Soak a clean cloth in a mild detergent and warm water solution. Ring out excess
water from cloth. Clean and wipe down the entire scale. Use a mild, non-bleach,
non-chlorine sanitizer if required.
Dilute sanitizer per supplier’s instruction!
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