4.
For the first use, it is recommended that the scale be allowed
to stabilize to its surroundings for 24 hours.
This is
particularly important if the scale has been recently transported
or subjected to changes in temperatures.
Calibration
1. It is recommended that the scale be calibrated before each use,
or if the scale is moved or jarred in any way.
2. Turn on the scale by pressing the ON/OFF button.
3. Press the ZERO button to reset the scale to zero.
4. Press and hold down the CAL button until the display shows
“Cal 20” then release it.
5. Place the supplied 20-gram calibration weight on the platform
and press the CAL button again. (Press and release, do not hold
it down.)
6. The scale will now show 0.0 on the display. Remove the 20-gram
weight. The display will now show approximately –308.6.
7. Press the ZERO button one more time to reset zero.
Scale Use
1. Place the empty powder pan on the platform and press the ZERO
button to reset the scale to zero.
2. The scale is now ready to weigh powder.
3. The scale can be changed to display grains or grams as desired.
Press the MODE button to switch the scale from one to the
other. In grain mode, the scale will display “gn”, in gram mode
the scale will display “g”.
4.
It is recommended that the ZERO button be pressed on
occasion during use (approximately every 10 loads being
weighed) to ensure that the scale is maintaining its zero or
any time the display is off zero when a empty powder pan is
on the platform.
5. The scale is equipped with an auto-shutoff feature when batteries
are in use. The scale will auto-shutoff after approximately 15
minutes of non-use to save battery life.
6. The display will show “LoBat” to indicate a low power condition
when a battery is being used.
7. To shut-off the scale, press and hold down the ON/OFF button
for several seconds.
Project5 3/3/05 4:20 PM Page 3
