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SELECTING THE LOCATION
1. For best performance, the balance should be used
in a clean, stable environment.
2. Do not use the balance in environments with
excessive drafts, with rapid temperature changes,
near magnetic fields or near equipment that
generates magnetic fields or vibrations.
LEVELING
1. The scale has an illuminated
level indicator as a reminder
that the balance should be
leveled for accurate weighing.
There is a level bubble in a small
round window on the front of the
balance. To level the balance,
adjust the feet at each corner
until the bubble is centered in
the circle. (See Figure 4)
2. Be sure the balance is level each
time its location is changed.
CONNECTING POWER
AC ADAPTER
1. AC power is used to power the scale when battery
power is not needed.
2. Connect AC adapter (supplied) to the AC adapter
input jack at the rear of the balance. Then, connect
the AC plug to an electrical outlet. (See Figure 5)
BATTERY
1. Install four AA batteries with polarity as shown in the
battery compartment. (See Figure 6)
SECURITY SLOT
1. A security slot is provided at the rear of the balance,
allowing the balance to be secured by an optional
cable and lock accessory. (See Figure 5)
Figure 5
SETUP CONTINUED
OPERATION
Figure 4
Yes
No
Weigh
Below Hole
Security
Switch
Battery
Compartment
Cover
Interface
Connection
AC Adapter
Input Jack
Security Slot
(Anti-Theft Lock Slot)
TURNING THE BALANCE ON / OFF
1. To turn the balance on, press and hold the
ZERO
button for one second. The balance performs
a display test, momentarily displays the software
version and then enters the active weighing mode.
2. To turn the balance off, press and hold the
ZERO
button until
OFF
is displayed.
CHANGE UNIT OF MEASURE
1. Press and hold the
PRINT/UNITS
button until the
desired weighing unit appears.
NOTE: Units of measure must be enabled. To
enable units of measure, see Unit Menu under
Menu Settings on page 10.
Figure 6
