Health O Meter 501KG, User Instructions

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POWERING THE SCALE
Powering the Scale
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Inserting Batteries
1. With a Phillips head screwdriver remove the screw from the battery compartment cover
located on the back of the display. Remove the battery cover by pressing downward on the
locking tab.
2. Replace or install 6 new AA batteries. Health o meter ® Professional recommends using an
alkaline or lithium battery, rated for 130°F (54°C) operation. Do not use zinc-carbon
batteries.
3. Re-attach the battery cover to the display assembly.
4. Ensure all objects are removed from the
scale’s platform
, and then press the button to
turn the scale on.
Note:
If “Lo
Bat
” appears on the display, it indicates that the battery power is low. It does NOT
indicate a problem with the weight measurement.
Warning: If the scale will not be used for some time, remove the batteries to avoid a
safety hazard. Disposal of batteries must be performed in accordance with the prevailing
national, regional or local regulations that apply to you.
Optional AC Adapter
1. Connect the AC adapter (not included) into the adapter jack on the scale platform C .
Warning: To avoid a safety hazard, use only a Health o meter ® Professional AC adapter.
2.
Plug the scale’s AC adapter into the power source
/wall outlet.
3. When the AC adapter is disconnected from the scale, the scale will switch to battery power if
batteries are installed.
Caution: Always plug the AC adapter into the scale first, then into the power source/wall outlet.
Power Source Icons
AC Icon:
The AC icon will display when the scale is being powered by the AC adapter.
Battery Icon:
1. The battery icon will display when the scale is being powered by batteries.
2. The battery icon indicates the level of battery power remaining.
When all three segments are full, this indicates full battery power.
3. If the battery icon is empty replace the batteries. If the batteries are completely
depleted the display will flash “LoBat” and the scale will power off.
Display assembly
Locking tab
Battery cover