VOLTCRAFT PLS-220S Stainless Steel Weighing Plate Platform Scale Instruction Manual

VOLTCRAFT PLS-220S Stainless Steel Weighing Plate Platform Scale

Intended use

• The product is a platform scale with stainless steel weighing plate and large backlit LCD.
• The product has integrated stowage for the control panel and a carry handle for use when transporting or when storing away.
• The product is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors.
• Contact with moisture must be avoided under all circumstances.
• If you use the product for purposes other than those described, the product may be damaged.
• Improper use can result in short circuits, fires, or other hazards.
• The product complies with the statutory national and European requirements.
• For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify the product.
• Read the operating instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Make this product available to third parties only together with the operating instructions.
• All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Delivery contents

• Product
• Power adaptor
• 4x adjustable feet
• 2x screws
• 2x wall plugs
• 4x AA batteries
• Operating instructions

Latest product information

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Description of symbols

The following symbols are on the product/appliance or are used in the text

The symbol warns of hazards that can lead to personal injury

Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information.
If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.

General

• The product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become dangerous playing material for children.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by this information product, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs must only be completed by a technician or an authorised repair centre.

Handling

Handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.

Operating environment

• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• Protect the appliance from extreme temperatures, strong jolts, flammable gases, steam and solvents.
• Protect the product from high humidity and moisture.
• Protect the product from direct sunlight.

Operation

• Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or connection of the product.

• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental use. DO NOT attempt to repair the product yourself. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed
  if the product:

  •  is visibly damaged,
  • is no longer working properly,
  • has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
  • has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.

Power adapter
Do not modify or repair mains supply components including mains plugs, mains cables, and power supplies. Do not use damaged components. Risk of death by electric shock!

• Connect the appliance to a wall socket that can be accessed easily.
• As power supply, only use the supplied mains adaptor.
• Only connect the power adaptor to a normal mains socket connected to the public supply. Before plugging in the power adaptor, check whether the voltage stated on the power adaptor complies with the voltage of your electricity supplier.
• Never connect or disconnect power adaptors if your hands are wet.
• Never unplug the power adaptor from the mains socket by pulling on the cable; always use the grips on the plug.
• For safety reasons, disconnect the power adaptor from the mains socket during storms.
• Do not touch the power adapter if there are any signs of damage, as this may cause a fatal electric

shock! Take the following steps:

• Switch off the mains voltage to the socket containing the power adapter (switch off the corresponding circuit breaker or remove the safety fuse, and then switch off the corresponding RCD protective switch).
• Unplug the power adapter from the mains socket.
• Use a new power adapter of the same design. Do not use the damaged adapter again.
• Ensure that cables are not pinched, kinked or damaged by sharp edges.
• Always lay cables so that nobody can trip over or become entangled in them. This poses a risk of injury.

Batteries

■ Correct polarity must be observed while inserting batteries.
■ The batteries should be removed from the device if it is not used for a long period of time to avoid damage through leaking. Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with
skin, therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries.
■ Batteries must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave batteries lying around, as there is risk, that children or pets swallow them.
■ All batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing old and new batteries in the device can lead to battery leakage and device damage.
■ Batteries must not be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown into fire. Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of explosion!

Product

• Risk of permanent damage! Do not overload the scale.
• Risk of permanent damage! Do not leave weight on the scale when not in use.

Product overview

1. Weighing platform
2. Display
3. Adjustable feet
4. Battery compartments / DC input (at rear)
5. Bracket tension screw 6 Bracket (stand / mount)

Power supply

■ The product can be powered by batteries or the included power adaptor.
■ The power adaptor will not charge any inserted batteries.

Installing batteries
Note:
Replace the batteries when the low voltage indicator “Lo” appears on the display

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries matching polarities shown inside the compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Power adaptor

1. Connect one end of the power cable to the DC input on the product.
2. Connect the power adaptor to a suitable mains socket.

Installation

Installing adjustable feet

Important:
Only place the product on a horizontal, level, and stable surface capable of supporting the weight of the product and additional loads.

• Attach the feet by screwing them into the holes on the base.
• (If needed) adjust the feet to ensure the weighing platform is level.

Control panel
The control panel can be mounted or supported by the stand.
When penetrating the surface (example: drilling or inserting fasteners), make sure no cables or pipes are damaged. Inadvertently penetrating electric cables causes the life-threatening danger of an electric shock! Check for concealed wires and pipes before drilling or inserting fasteners.

1. Use the mounting bracket as a template for where to drill.
2. Attach the bracket using the supplied dowels and screws.
3. Adjust the control panel by loosening or tightening the screws on each side if the bracket.

Operation

Weighing
Preconditions:

• You are working on a stable, horizontal, and even surface.
• Press ON/OFF to turn the power ON.
• Wait for “0.0” to show. If another value appears press TARE
• Press UNIT to toggle through units of measurement. You can adjust the unit of measurement at any time.
• Place the object to be weighed onto the weighing platform. à If the weight exceeds the weighing range, the display will show “O_Ld”. Immediately remove the object(s) from the weighing platform.
• Press ON/OFF to turn the power OFF.
  The power will automatically switch off after 5 minutes of inactivity.

Tare function

• The tare function factors in the weight of the container so the scale only shows the net weight of the object being weighed.
• The maximum weighing capacity includes the weighing container. It is recommended to use a weighing container that is as light as possible.

1. Press ON/OFF to turn the power ON.
2. Place an empty measuring container (bowl, basket, etc.) onto the weighing platform. Wait until the display stabilizes.
3. Press TARE. The display will show the value “0.0”.
4. Place the object to be weighed into the measuring container.
   • The weight shown will be the net weight of the object you are weighing.
   • To continue weighing without the measuring container, remove the container from the weighing surface and press TARE.
5. Press ON/OFF to turn the power OFF.

Counting
This function determines the quantity of equal weight objects in batches.

1. Press ON/OFF to turn the power on.

2.  Place (25, 50, 75 or 100) objects on the weighing platform.
   The sum of all weights should be ≥300 g.

3. Press and hold COUNT until “pcs” appears on the display.

4.  Press UNIT repeatedly to set a reference unit number (25, 50, 75 or 100).

5. Press COUNT. The display will show the number of units.

6. Add or remove objects from the weighing platform.

7. Press UNIT to return to normal weighing mode.

Calibration
The scale was calibrated at the factory. If accuracy fails, first try replacing the batteries.
Preconditions:

• A standard test weight of 10 kg, 20 kg, or 50 kg is required for calibration.
• The weighing platform must be empty.

1. Press ON/OFF to turn the power on.
2. Press and hold UNIT until the display shows capacity “200 kg” followed by the calibrated weight.
3. Press TARE to select a test weight of 10 kg, 20 kg, or 50 kg.
4. Press UNIT to select the weight. The display will show “CAL” and the calibrated weight will flash.
5. Place the selected test weight on the weighing platform.
   • Calibration is completed when “PASS” appears on the display. This may take a few moments.
   • If a calibration error has occurred, “Err” will show on the display. Switch the power ON/OFF and then repeat the process.
6. Remove the weight.
7. Press ON/OFF to turn the power OFF.

Cleaning and care

Important:

– Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions. They damage the housing and can cause the product to malfunction.
– Do not immerse the product in water.

1. Disconnect the product from the power supply.
2. Clean the product with a dry, fibre-free cloth.

Disposal

Product
This symbol must appear on any electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU market. This symbol indicates that this device should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste at the end of its service life. Owners of WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) shall dispose of it separately from unsorted municipal waste. Spent batteries and accumulators, which are not enclosed by the WEEE, as well as lamps that can be removed from the WEEE in a non- destructive manner, must be removed by end users from the WEEE in a non- destructive manner
before it is handed over to a collection point.
Distributors of electrical and electronic equipment are legally obliged to provide free take-back of waste.
Conrad provides the following return options free of charge (more details on our website):

• in our Conrad offices
• at the Conrad collection points
• at the collection points of public waste management authorities or the collection points set up by manufacturers or distributors within the meaning of the ElektroG

End users are responsible for deleting personal data from the WEEE to be disposed of. It should be noted that different obligations about the return or recycling of WEEE may apply in countries
outside of Germany.

(Rechargeable) batteries
Remove batteries/rechargeable batteries, if any, and dispose of them separately from the product. According to the Battery Directive, end users are legally obliged to return all spent batteries/rechargeable batteries; they must not be disposed of in the normal household waste. Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing hazardous substances are labelled with this symbol to indicate that disposal in household waste is forbidden. The abbreviations for heavy metals in batteries are: Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead (name on (rechargeable) batteries, e.g. below the trash icon on the left). Used (rechargeable) batteries can be returned to collection points in your municipality, our stores or wherever (rechargeable) batteries are sold. You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to environmental protection.

Batteries/rechargeable batteries that are disposed of should be protected against short circuit and their exposed terminals should be covered completely with insulating tape before disposal. Even empty batteries/ rechargeable batteries can contain residual energy that may cause them to swell, burst, catch fire or explode in the event of a short circuit.

Technical data

Product

• Power supply…………………………………… Batteries: 4x 1.5 V AA

• Power adaptor: 6.0 V/DC 1.0 A

• Weighing capacity ……………………………. max. 200 kg

• Accuracy…………………………………………. +/- 300 g

• Min. measuring weight………………………. 150 g

• Units of measure ……………………………… kg, lb:oz, lb

• Resolution……………………………………….. 50 g

• Weighting platform……………………………. 388 x 305 mm

• Stainless steel

• Automatic power off………………………….. 5 minutes

• LCD dimensions ………………………………. 104 x 31 mm

• Cable length ……………………………………. 0.6 – 3 m

• Operating temperature ……………………… 0 to +40 °C

• Operating humidity …………………………… 0 to +30 °C (<75 % RH) +30 to +40 °C (<50 % RH)

• Storage temperature…………………………. -10 to +50 °C

• Storage humidity………………………………. -10 to +30 °C (<75 % RH) +30 to +50 °C (<50 % RH)

• Product dimensions (L x W x H)…………. 388 x 305 x 70

• Product weight…………………………………. 2.85 kg (without batteries)
  Power adaptor

• Input ………………………………………………. 100 – 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz 0.3 A max.

• Output…………………………………………….. 6.0 V/DC 1.0 A, 6.0 W

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