6
Programming the Units
This meter comes with the option to choose 4 different
units of measure. Unless otherwise specified at the time
of the order, each meter is programmed in liters for use
with motor oil. The ‘L' will be flashing on initial start-up.
1.
Toggle the four options (‘L’, ‘QT’, ‘GAL’, ‘PT’) by
pressing the
button.
2.
When the desired option is on the screen, press the
button to advance. The units of measurement
icon will stop flashing and the first digit of the scale
factor will begin flashing.
Note: If the ‘L’ units have been selected, the decimal point
will begin to flash. The user now has the option to change
the decimal point to either a period or a comma. To do
this, press the
button. Press the
button to
advance to the scale factor screen.
Changing the units of measurement from metric to English,
or from English to metric will clear the accumulated total,
and resettable total.
2. Second warning: The
AUTO
function will shut off and
the auto icon will disappear. This means the battery
power is too low to run the auto function. The meter
can still run in manual mode.
3. Third Warning: The screen goes blank. This means
there is no power left. The display cannot be run.
However the meter will still allow fluid to pass through
when the valve is opened, but it will not measure flow.
• The battery compartment is located on the underside of
the trigger guard. Unscrew the two screws located under
the guard and remove the battery cover to expose the
batteries.
• Replace the old batteries. This meter takes 4 AA
alkaline batteries. Replace the cover and the screws
when finished. Note battery polarity markings inside
battery compartment cover.
• Dispose of used batteries properly according to local
regulations.
Changing Factory Settings
Factory Settings
Each meter is preprogrammed and calibrated at the
factory. Unless otherwise specified at the time of the
order, each meter is programmed in liters for use with
motor oil.
1.
Press
to wake up the meter if screen is blank.
To enter the programming mode, press and hold the
<PROGRAMMING>
key located in the access hole
under the meter for 2 seconds. (See picture below)
Location of access hole for PROGRAMMING Key.
After the screen flashes, it will display the scale factor and
units of measurement.
QT
.
QT
.
Initial Programming Screen
Use a 5/32"
Allen wrench
or similar
blunt tool
