CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED1.6 LEGAL FOR TRADE (LFT)When the scale is set for LFT (on XW and NTEP models), the following menu settings cannotbe accessed/changed: Calibration, Unit, Stability, AST, Filter, Power On Unit, and Global Reset.To regain access to the locked menu settings, remove the small rectangular LFT/CalibrationLock Switch cover on the bottom of the scale. (See Figure 1-4.) Use a small flathead screwdriver to move the CAL switch to the left (closer to the “L” in “CAL”), which turns LFT off.After the LFT/CAL Lock setting has beenturned off, the scale must be inspected inaccordance with local weights and measuresregulations before it can be used in LFT modeagain. Local authorities may apply seals onthe three screws indicated in Figure 1-4.Figure 1-4. LFT/Cal Lock Switch.Screws towhich LFTseals maybe applied1.6.1 LFT SETUP PROCEDURE4. Set the Geographical Adjustment Factor (GEO) according to the location where thescale is to be used. (See Appendix D. Possible values are from 1 to 31.) Thesetting is in the Service Menu: press O/T/Off and MODE/UNITMenu simultaneouslyduring power on. Press No three times until GEO appears, then press Yes. Thencontinuously press No until the desired number appears. Press Yes, then No untilEND appears. Press Yes to return to weighing mode.5. Access the Setup menu (Press and hold MODE/UNIT/Menu until SEtUP appears.Press Yes to enter the displayed menu, or No to advance to the next menu, etc.)Set the following: Auto Zero Tracking (AZT) = 0.5d Stability (Stab) =1d Units as per local LFT requirements6. Perform an accurate calibration. (See Appendix A.)7. Turn the Scale off and disconnect the AC power connection.8. Open the rectangular LFT/Calibration Lock Switch Cover on the bottom of the scale.9. Move the switch to the right (closer to the “C” in “CAL”), which turns LFT on.10. Reinstall the LFT/Calibration Lock Switch Cover.11. Reconnect the AC power, press O/T/On/Off to turn on the scale. During power on,the display sequence will now include: “LFT.” This message confirms the propersetting of the LFT mode and the hardware lock switch.Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com 1-6 Valor™ 3000 Series Service Manual