1479J2 - Scale TANITA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 1479J2 TANITA

CAUTIONS This scale is a precision instrument and must be used under certain conditions to ensure accurate measurement. Please observe the following when using this scale.

1. Never disassemble the unit.

2. Use in a vibration-free location that is not exposed to direct

3. The scale will not measure accurately in an environment subject

to large temperature and humidity changes. The unit takes approximately two hours to adjust to such changes.

4. Keep water and chemicals off the scale. Wipe with a damp cloth

5. Do not use or store near heat sources (ovens, heaters, etc.).

6. When not used for a long time, remove the batteries and store the

unit in a dry, dust-free location.

7. Check and replace batteries before sending the unit for repair.

If repair is necessary, remove the batteries, repack the unit in the original carton and protect with packing materials before shipment.

8. Do not leave objects on the weighing tray when the scale is not in

9. To avoid measurement error, do not measure while using

equipment that generates radio waves, such as mobile phones. WARNING To avoid electric shock, do not use the equipment near water.- 4 -

• Weighing Before measuring, we recommend you to carry out a calibration (⇒ See Calibration.) (1) Press the ON/OFF button. (2) The display will fl ash, and when the display shows “0.00”, “0.000” or “0.0” and Stable mark ( ), the scale is ready for use. (3) Place the object to be weighed on the tray. (4) The object’s weight will be displayed. (“EEEEE”: Over load. The object being weighed exceeds the maximum weight.)

• MODE In order to change the units of measurement, press the MODE button. The units will change in the following order: g ⇒ oz ⇒ ozt ⇒ dwt ⇒ ct ⇒ grain

• Tare Function (1) While the scale is on, place the container to be tared on the weighing tray. The display will indicate the weight of the container. (2) Press the TARE/CAL and the display will indicate“0.00”, “0.000” or “0.0”. (3) When an object to be weighed is placed in the container, only the weight of the object will be displayed.

• Auto Power Off If weighing has been completed and the weigh on the scale has not changed for 2 minutes, the scale will automatically switch off, to save battery life. The Auto-Power-Off time can be programmed at 0, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 and 60 minutes according to preference. (1) Press TARE/CAL button and ON/OFF button simultaneously when the unit is turned off. The unit will then show the current setting.- 6 -

(2) Press MODE to increase the length and press TARE/CAL button to decrease. (3) Press ON/OFF button to set.

• Battery Replacement When batteries are running out, “Lo” is displayed and the power is automatically turned off. Immediately replace with new batteries (all 2 batteries). Do not apply excessive force to the measuring section when replacing batteries. Notice: These marks can be found on contaminant-containing Batteries: Pb = Battery contains lead, Cd = Battery contains cadmium, Hg = Battery contains mercury. Not allowed to mix batteries with consumer waste! As a consumer you are legally bound to return used or discharged batteries. You can deposit your old batteries at public collection points in your town, or wherever the corresponding batteries are sold and specifi cally marked collecting boxes have been set up. In case of scrapping the apparatus, the batteries should be removed from it and deposited at collection points as well.

• Backlight (1479J2) The backlight will be turned off automatically after 5 seconds of inactivity.

• Calibration (1) Before calibrating you must have one 200g certifi ed weight. (2) Tum on the scale and press the TARE/CAL button for 3 seconds. (3) The display shows “CALIb” and then will fl ash “200g”. Place the weight on the weighing tray. The scale will calibrate automatically. (4) The following messages will appear one after another; CALIb ⇒ End ⇒ 200.00g (5) Calibration is complete. Calibration is not complete when showing “Err2”. Make sure the weight is not over 200g.- 7 -

Federal Communications Commission and Canadian ICES Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian ICES-003. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used In accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular Installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user Is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ● Connect tile equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. Modi cations The FCC requires the user to be notifi ed that any changes or modifi cations made to this device that are not expressly approved by Tanita Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.- 8 -