Main Features; Unpacking; Assembly; Scale Components View - RCBS M500 Product Instructions

MAIN FEATURES

• Magnetic damping
• Leveling foot for easy zero balancing of scale
• Rugged die-cast aluminum base
• Ambidextrous design
• Ambidextrous scale pan
The M500 has a 505-grain capacity, and features a two-poise system. Adjust-
ments made using the main poise, on the left side of the beam, adjust from 5 to
500 grains, in 5-grain increments. The small poise on right side of beam adjusts
from 0 to 5 grains, in 0.1 grain increments. The M500 utilizes magnetic damping to
eliminate unnecessary beam oscillation. It features a rugged die-cast base with a
large adjustable foot for extra stability on the bench. Self-aligning ceramic bearings
support the hardened steel beam pivots to guarantee sensitivity to 0.1 grain. Ambi-
dextrous design with dual graduation markings allows the user to read the weight
readings from either side of the scale.

UNPACKING

Your M500 scale is packed in a specially designed carton to provide maximum pro-
tection. Unpack the scale carefully to avoid damaging components. Identify parts as
you carefully unpack (Photo 1).
BASE
SCALE PAN
SCALE PAN
SUPPORT
BEAM ASSEMBLY
Photo 1: Scale Components
The M500 scale is a highly precise reloading instrument. We suggest using either
OIML Class F2 standard check weights or NIST class F RCBS Check Weights as
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standard check weights for checking the accuracy of your scale.

ASSEMBLY

To assemble your M500 scale, place the beam assembly onto the base by first
inserting the damping vane in between the zero reference pointers (Photo 2).
Next rest the sharp edges of the pivot portion of the beam onto the ceramic bearings
(Photo 3). Place pan support onto shackle located at the end of the beam (Photo 4).
To complete assembly place scale pan onto pan support (photo 5).
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