On Balance KB-5000 Manual

GB
Thank you for purchasing our digital scale (KB-5000). With normal care and proper treatment, this scale will
provide years of reliable service.
General Maintenance and Care
1. Avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold. Also avoid any kind of moisture. Always allow your scale to
acclimate to normal room temperature before use.
2. Keep your scale in a clean and dry environment. Dust, dirt, moisture, vibration, air currents and proximity
to other electronic equipment may have an adverse effect on the accuracy and reliability of the scale.
3. Handle the scale with care. Gently apply all items to be weighed on the tray top. Although this scale is
designed to be quite durable, avoid rough treatment, as this may permanently damage the internal parts.
Always avoid shaking and dropping. This is a precision instrument and should be handled with extreme
care.
Specification and Function
1. Capacity: 5000g, Accuracy: 1g
2. Units: kg:g, lb:oz
3. Key function: ON/OFF, TARE
4. Display: LCD display with backlight
5. Auto off: 120 seconds of inactivity.
6. Power: 2 AA batteries
7. Operation Temp: 10 to 30 deg C
Operation
1. Before turning the scale on, set the switch on the underside of the scale to the desired weighing mode
(kg/g or lb/oz).
2. Place the scale on a leveled surface & press "ON/OFF" key to turn on the scale or power it off.
3. Wait until the LCD display shows zero.
4. Put the object(s) on the weighing platform / bowl.
5.
Tare Function
When using the bowl or another container to weigh, it is best to simply turn the scale on with the container
on the platform already. The scale should go to zero. Otherwise you can use the TARE function:
1. Turn on the scale as described above.
2. Place the "tare item" on the platform.
3. Press "TARE" key and wait until the LCD displays zero.
4. Scale can now be used for weighing. Add the "net-weight-item".
Calibration
1. When the scale is turned off, press ON/OFF key and hold up, meanwhile, quickly press "TARE" key
several times, a random number will appear on LCD. Release the ON/OFF key first, then press ON/OFF
key again. The display now shows "Zero" and then the required weight.
2. Place the required weight onto the center of the platform.
3. After several seconds, press ON/OFF key again. The LCD now shows "CAL" and then "PASS". The
calibration is now complete.
4.
Troubleshooting
The primary reasons for inaccuracy or malfunction are low batteries, incorrect calibration, overload or
operation on an unstable surface. Please keep this in mind and maintain & operate your scale properly.
Warning
1. "LO": Low voltage. Please replace the batteries.
2. "O-Ld": Overload. Please remove item quickly to protect the scale.