OHAUS FD Series Instruction Manual

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FD Series EN-6Plug the AC Adapter into the receptacle marked “Power In” located on the underside of the scaleand allow it to charge. While the battery is charging, the segments in the battery symbol willalternately light. When the battery is fully charged, the battery symbol will disappear.2.4.2 Battery PowerThe scale can be operated on the internal rechargeable battery when AC power is not available. Thescale will automatically switch to battery operation if there is a power failure or the power cord isremoved. A fully charged battery can operate the scale for up to 120 hours (with the backlight off)independent of the AC power line.During battery operation, the battery symbol will light to show the current discharge status of thebattery (1 segment = 25% capacity). A flashing symbol indicates that the battery requires recharging.The scale will automatically turn off when the battery is fully discharged.2.5 Initial CalibrationWhen the scale is first installed, a SPAN calibration should be performed to ensure accurateweighing results. Before performing the SPAN calibration, be sure to have the appropriatecalibration weights. Refer to Section 3.7.1.Before using the scale for the first time, the internal rechargeable batteryshould be fully charged for up to 15 hours. The scale can be operatedduring the charging process. The battery is protected against overcharging and the scale can remain connected to the AC power line.CAUTIONBATTERY IS TO BE REPLACED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED OHAUS SERVICE DEALER.RISK OF EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR IF REPLACED WITH THE WRONG TYPE ORCONNECTED IMPROPERLY.Dispose of the lead acid battery according to local laws and regulations.