velleman VTBAL13 Digital Luggage Scale User Manual

velleman VTBAL13 Digital Luggage Scale

Product Information

• Product Name: VTBAL13
• Date: 01/19/2010

Introduction

To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product.

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules. If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, don’t install or use it and contact your dealer.

Safety Instructions

• Keep the device away from children and unauthorized users.
• For indoor use only. Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids.
• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• Note that damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.

General Guidelines

Date: 01/19/2010
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

• Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.

• Protect the device against extreme heat and dust.

• Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.

• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.

• Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.

Battery Installation

Throw batteries in fire as they might explode. Refer to the illustrations on

• Open the left and right battery compartments at the back of the clock. Press lightly on the cover and slide away from the centre.

• Insert one new AAA battery in each battery compartment minding the polarity as indicated inside the compartment.

• Close the battery compartments.

• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries and do not throw batteries in fire as they might explode.

WARNING: Keep batteries away from children.

Using Your Luggage Scale

Refer to the illustrations on page 2.

Switching On and Preparing Your Luggage Scale
Press the sides of the lock and pull the lock to open.

1. Wrap the belt around your luggage handle and close the belt lock. Make sure it is fully closed as luggage being dropped may cause damage or injuries.
2. Now press the ON button to power up your luggage scale.

Choosing the Measuring Unit

Press the UNIT button and select your preferred measuring unit: pounds (lb), ounces (oz), kilograms (kg) or grams (g).

Weighing Your Luggage

1. Once your scale safely attached to your luggage and your measuring unit chosen, firmly hold the scale by the grip as illustrated on page 2 and lift gently.
2. Keep the scale as stable as you can. The LCD reading will lock and display, and the scale will beep after 2 seconds.
3. Read the weight from the LCD and press the ON button to unlock the LCD display. Note that the LCD display will read when the weighed luggage has exceeded the maximum weighing capacity of the scale.

Tare Function
Attach the scale to the container. Weigh the container as you would weigh your luggage and briefly press the TARE button after the beep.

Switching Off Your Luggage Scale
Your luggage scale will automatically switch off 30 seconds after weighing. You can also switch off your scale by keeping the ON button pressed.

Notebook

• Avoid using abrasive solutions or solvents eg benzene.
• Take out the batteries before storing the scale.
• Clean the scale with water and some mild detergent. Never use abrasive solutions or solvents e.g. benzene.
• Replace both batteries as soon as the symbol is displayed. Take out the batteries before storing the scale

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: [Insert capacity information]
• Power Supply: [Insert power supply information]
• Tare Range: [Insert tare range information]
• Operating Temperature: [Insert operating temperature information]
• Dimensions: [Insert dimensions information]
• Weight: [Insert weight information]

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulted from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product, please visit our website www.velleman.eu . The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All worldwide rights reserved. This manual is copyrighted. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.

Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty

Velleman® has over 35 years of experience in the electronics world and distributes its products in more than 85 countries. All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external organisations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).

General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):

• All consumer products are subject to a 24- month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.
• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion. You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchaseprice in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.
• Not covered by warranty:
  • all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity…), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits;
  • frequently replaced consumable goods, parts or accessories such as batteries, lamps, rubber parts, drive belts… (unlimited list);
  • flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc.;
  • flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions;
  • damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally);
  • damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article;
  • all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.
• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.
• Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a nondefective article can also involve handling costs.
• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.
• The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties.

The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article’s manual).

References

• Velleman – Wholesaler and developer of electronics

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