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5. INSTRUCTION FOR USE 

 

5.1 Before Weighing 

Make sure that: 

a. The platter is inserted firmly into the 

scale 

b. The scale is placed on a level and strong 

surface. 

c. The scale is turned on. 

d. The 

ZERO INDICATOR

 is on. If not, press 

ZERO/ON

 to set display to zero. 

 

5.2 Weighing 

a. Always place an object onto the platter 

gently. Excessive force applied to platter 

may cause damages to sensor inside scale. 

b. The weight of the object would be displayed 

automatically. 

c. It is a good practice to remove all loads 

from platter after weighing. It would 

prolong the lifetime of scale. 

5.3 Select Weight Unit 

Press 

MODE

 to shift among kg 

à

 decimal 

à

 lb/oz. 

à

 kg weight units. Refer to 

4.2.1

 for internal 

setting procedures. 

 

The weight unit used before power off would 

be employed when the scale is turned on again. 

 

5.4 Turn Backlight (Optional) On/Off 

Press 

MODE

 to shift among various weight units 

with backlight or without backlight. 

 

Even though the backlight function is employed, 

backlight will be automatically turned off when 

a zero weight is detected and remains stable 

for 2 seconds  

 

Backlight will be automatically turned on again 

when a weight is detected. 

 

5.5 Set Displayed Value to Zero when Unloaded 

Pressing the 

ON/ZERO

 can eliminate a positive 

or negative value. After the 

ON/ZERO 

is pressed, 

the 

ZERO INDICATOR

 appears. 

Refer to 

SPECIFICATIONS 

for maximum zero range. 

Summary of Contents for AM-15K

Page 1: ...VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE SCALE DECEMBER 1999 Specifications subject to change without prior notice CONTENTS 1 INSTALLATION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION 4 INITIAL SETUP 5 INSTRUCTION FOR USE 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 7 DAILY CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...

Page 2: ...ur dealer immediately b Before first time use plug the main adaptor into the wall outlet and charge the scale for at least 8 hours c Retain the packing materials for future transportation purposes Caution This unit is legal for trade only when it is sealed and or stamped and bearing a serial number Do not attempt to break the seal or stamp affixed to this scale or remove the serial number Contact ...

Page 3: ...rechargeable battery or power adaptor Specifications subject to change without notice NOTE To comply with the law of certain countries and certain approval requirements the avoirdupois weight units may be disabled Contact your dealer for more information 3 KEYBOARD LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION 1 ON ZERO KEY Press this key to turn scale on or reset display value to zero 2 TARE KEY Press this key to tare ...

Page 4: ...recoverable damage to the rechargeable battery inside scale 4 INITIAL SETUP 4 1 Placing the Scale In order to obtain an accurate weighing result the scale must be placed on a strong and level surface If required adjust the adjustable feet underneath scale to obtain a level position Refer to the bubble indicator for leveling condition 4 2 Internal Setting 4 2 1 Select weight unit The scale is equip...

Page 5: ...ay be disabled Contact your dealer for more information 4 2 2 Select Auto Power Off Setting The scale is equipped with Auto Power Off Function The scale will be turned off automatically if it is not used for 4 minutes Follow the below steps to enable disable Auto Power Off Function a Turn scale off b Press and hold TARE then press ON ZERO c Scale displays F 1 d Press TARE three times e Scale displ...

Page 6: ... Weight Unit Press MODE to shift among kg à decimal à lb oz à kg weight units Refer to 4 2 1 for internal setting procedures The weight unit used before power off would be employed when the scale is turned on again 5 4 Turn Backlight Optional On Off Press MODE to shift among various weight units with backlight or without backlight Even though the backlight function is employed backlight will be au...

Page 7: ...layed under is the net weight of the subject matter Refer to SPECIFICATIONS for maximum tare range 5 7 Clear the TARE Function Remove all loads from platter then press TARE After TARE is pressed the TARE INDICATOR would disappear 5 8 Recharge the Scale The scale is equipped with a built in rechargeable battery When the LO BAT INDICATOR appears recharge the scale immediately Failure to do so may ca...

Page 8: ...on Check Is the LO BAT INDICATOR on Action Apply the power adaptor Syndrome Rated capacity cannot be reached Check Is the TARE INDICATOR on Action Turn the scale off Remove all loads from platter and turn on again Check Is there anything obstructing the platter Action Remove all obstacles Syndrome Blank display with only kg or lb Check Is the load applied to platter excess the rated capacity of sc...

Page 9: ...e scale with a soft and damp cloth If necessary apply a mild detergent 7 2 Do not use any harsh abrasive material acetone volatile solvent thinner or alcohol for cleaning 7 3 Verify the accuracy of scale periodically Re calibrate the scale if necessary Note In some countries calibration is restricted to be done by an authorized qualified agent only Contact your dealer for more information 7 4 It i...

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