Installation - Detecto MS 15 Operation Manual

Operating Temperature Range .......................................32°F to 104°F
Power Requirements ......................................................110/115 VAC 50/60 Hz
Capacity and
Graduation Size.......MS-15 .............................................15 lb x 0.05 oz
Platform Size (Inches) .....................................................15.5" W x 8.75" D
Height ..............................................................................4 inches
Display Size and Type ....................................................20 character 14-segment
The instructions contained in this section should be read and understood prior to attempting to
complete the installation.
Place the system in a stable, vibration-free location away from direct sunlight and away from any
rapid moving air source. Make certain the power cords are stored out of the way of normal traffic.
CAUTION!!! - Do not place the scale on any unstable cart, stand, or table. The scale
may fall, causing injury to the operator, and seriously damage the unit; or proper
operation of the scale may be inhibited.
SHIPPING CLIPS and SCREW
The load cells are protected from damage in shipping by four (4) shipping clips under the four (4)
overload springs and one shipping screw located on the bottom of the scale (see figure 1). Remove
the clips, screw, and the warning label before using the scale and re-install them before transporting
or shipping the scale. Note: Hand tighten the shipping screw.
CAUTION!!! Transporting or shipping the scale without the shipping clips and screw
installed will void the load cell warranty.
LEVEL SCALE
Level the scale if necessary by adjusting the four legs on scale bottom, up or down, until the bubble in
the level gage located on the scale housing centered as shown in figure 1. After level is achieved,
lock legs in place by tightening lock nuts against the scale bottom.
Shipping clip
Shipping screw
(located on bottom of scale)
MS-30 .............................................0 - 30 lb x 0.1 oz
MS-100 ...........................................0 - 99 lb 15.8 oz x 0.2 oz
MS-1600 .........................................0 - 99 lb 15.9 oz x .1 oz

INSTALLATION

Remove shipping clips from
springs (4 places), remove
shipping screw from bottom
side of scale (1 place).
2
11mm Vacuum Fluorescent
and supplemental LED's
Leveled
Not leveled
Figure 1