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JB INDUSTRIES 

 •  ATLAS DS-5000 Propane Scale Operating Manual  •  630.851.9444  •  [email protected]

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a JB Industries’ ATLAS DS-5000 scale. This device is capable 

of accurately measuring the weight of refrigerants while charging various systems used 

in the HVACR industry. This scale can display the weight readings on an easy-to-view 

back-lit LCD screen.

Specifications

Capacity 5000g/176oz 
Accuracy 

1g / 0.1oz 

Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 7.9" x 5.9" x 1.9" (200mm x 150mm x 48mm)

General Safety

Use caution when charging all types of systems. Some refrigerants are flammable  

or toxic. Pipes, tubes, refrigerant and other components of HVACR equipment can be  

very hot (or very cold). Skin can easily be burned or frostbitten if refrigerants and 

components are touched.  Use adequate personal protective equipment when servicing 

these systems. Follow all local and national codes, rules, and regulations when servicing 

HVACR equipment.  

Features 

•   Designed for R600a and R290 

•  Back-lit LCD display 

•   Powered by 2 AA batteries 

•  Large weighing platform 

•   High accuracy load cell 

•   Pass-through charging (moving the charge hose does not affect weight) 

•   Small diameter durable CLRF Series hoses included  

•   Charging valve included for precision charging 

•   Schrader valves included to prevent refrigerant loss/leaks 

•   Durable and sturdy plastic injection-molded components 

•   Cylinder adapter with Secure Seal low-loss fitting included for inverted charging 

•   2 charging orientation options: upright and inverted 

•   Velcro loop included for stabilizing the refrigerant canister (upright charging) 

•  1 Year Warranty 

Summary of Contents for ATLAS DS-5000

Page 1: ...OPERATING MANUAL ATLAS DS 5000 PROPANE SCALE ...

Page 2: ...d Skin can easily be burned or frostbitten if refrigerants and components are touched Use adequate personal protective equipment when servicing these systems Follow all local and national codes rules and regulations when servicing HVACR equipment Features Designed for R600a and R290 Back lit LCD display Powered by 2 AA batteries Large weighing platform High accuracy load cell Pass through charging...

Page 3: ...ion of the and side of the batteries Power Scale On Off 1 Press POWER button to turn on 2 Press and hold POWER button to turn off Screen Icons Definitions To Tare Zero the scale With the scale on press the POWER TARE button to zero out the weight Changing the Unit of Measure The scale is capable of measuring grams and ounces Press the UNIT button to change between grams and ounces Back light The b...

Page 4: ...harging hose with the charging valve closed to the system 3 Attach the Secure Seal adapter fitting to the refrigerant canister 4 Invert the can and connect the Secure Seal fitting to the fitting on the scale platter 5 Turn on the scale and scale will display combined weight of cylinder and gas 6 Short press TARE button to zero scale 7 Charge the system by throttling the charging valve and monitori...

Page 5: ... the other end of the hose to the scale platter fitting 6 Use the Velcro loop to secure the can to the hose and stabilize the can on the scale platter 7 Open the can tap valve to release the refrigerant 8 Turn on the scale and scale will display combined weight of cylinder and gas 9 Short press the TARE button to zero the scale 10 Charge the system by throttling the charging valve and monitoring t...

Page 6: ...ora IL 60505 Warranty The ATLAS DS 5000 Propane Scale is warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from date of purchase JB products are guaranteed when used in accordance with our guidelines and recommendations Warranty is limited to the repair replacement or credit at invoice price our option of products which in our opinion are defective due to workmanship and or materi...

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