American Weigh Scales LB-501 manual

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    American Weigh Scales LB-1000 (1000g x 0.1g) LB-3000 (3000g x 0.1g) User Manual LB -Series Copyright © 2010 American Weigh Scales, Inc. All rights reserved. Rev. 2.1[...]

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    LB-Series Manual Thank you for purchasing the American Weigh LB-Series compact bench scale. Please read all operating instructions carefully before use. Scales are precision measuring devices and should always be handled with proper care. T o ensure years of reliable service, keep these simple tips in mind: • Do not exceed the scale’s maximu[...]

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    ON MEM OFF CAL MODE TARE PRINT I. Part List 1. Scale 2. Expansion Bowl 3. 200g Calibration Weight (x2) *LB-1000 ONL Y* 4. AA Batteries (x4) 5. AC Adapter II. Key Description III. Battery Installation 1. Beforeusingthescaleforthersttime,check the battery compartment and remove any plastic insulation strips or packaging [...]

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    LB-Series Manual IV . Operation 1. Placethescaleonaat,levelsurfaceandpressthe ON/MEM key to turn the scale on. 2. Once the start-up process completes and the scale goes to zero you are ready to weigh. 3. Place the quantity to be weighed onto the weighing platform. 4. Wait a couple seconds for the display to stabi[...]

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    remove any items from the weighing platform and press the T ARE/PRINT key again to re-zero the scale. VII. Counting Feature 1. T o enter parts counting mode, press CAL/MODE to scroll through the weighing modes until “C” appears on the bottom left of the display . The minimum sample quantity is 5 and will be displayed as “S=5” 2. Continue to[...]

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    LB-Series Manual 5. Press T ARE/PRINT again to zero out the balance and the scale is ready for normal weighing again. IX. Calibration Calibration and adjustment are performed at the factory . However , the weighing range can shift slightly during shipping. Also, due to changes in local acceleration of gravity around the world, adjustment is recomme[...]

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    XI. T roubleshooting • Problem: Scale will not turn on • Solution: Check the batteries • Problem: Displayedweightuctuatesrandomly • Solution: Make sure your workspace is stable and free of any air currents or vibration • Problem: Displayed weight is inaccurate • Solution: Perform a calibration adjustment XI[...]