Globe GLS30 Price Computing Scale Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
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Table of Contents
- Globe GLS30 Price Computing Scale
- Instruction Manual for Globe Price Computing Scale Model GLS30
- Important Notice
- Safety Tips
- Installation
- Key Scale Components
- Keypad Functions & Display Indicators
- DISPLAY INDICATORS
- FUNCTION KEYS
- Operating Instructions
- Cleaning & Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Limited Scale Warranty
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Globe GLS30 Price Computing Scale
Instruction Manual for Globe Price Computing Scale Model GLS30
For all after-sales support, visit www.globefoodequip.com
- Complete the Warranty Registration
- Find an Authorized Servicer
- View Parts Catalogs
- For additional Technical Support call Globe at 1-866-260-0522.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
This manual contains important safety instructions which must be strictly
followed when using this equipment.
Maintain and use this manual as a reference for training.
Important Notice
You Must Call The Local Weights And Measures Office Before Using Your New Scale. Weights And Measures Are Normally A Department Within The County Auditor’s Office. This Scale Must Be Certified Before It Can Be Used. You Run The Risk Of Being Fined If This Scale Is Not Certified By Your Local Weights And Measures Department.
Safety Tips
This manual contains a number of precautions to follow in order to help promote the safe use of this equipment.
- Warnings affecting your personal safety are indicated by:
- Warnings related to possible damage to the equipment are indicated by:
- To ensure safe operation, the general safety tips below must be followed.
- DISCONNECT scale from a power source (unplug) before servicing or opening.
- ONLY use trained and qualified service personnel for repairs.
- ONLY use the correct type and rating of parts.
- NEVER immerse the scale in water.
- NEVER put the scale in a dishwasher.
Installation
The scale comes packaged with a plastic cover. The scale can be used with or without the plastic cover. Make sure the plastic cover is secure on the scale and does not touch the weigh platter. Weighing results may be affected if the plastic cover touches the weigh platter.
- Put the scale on a stable, flat surface.
- Get the power to the unit (see power supply options below).
- AC Power – Connect AC Adaptor to a receptacle located on the bottom of the scale and plug it into an electrical outlet.
- DC Power – Scale can be operated by the built-in rechargeable lead storage battery.
- The battery will last for 100 hours of continued use. Once the LOW BATT indicator lights up,
- The scale will keep working for 10 hours until the scale automatically shuts down.
- To recharge the battery, connect the AC adaptor to scale and plug it into an electrical outlet. It will take about 20 hours to fully charge the battery.
- Put the stainless steel weigh platter over the top portion of the scale.
- Rotate four adjustment feet until the level bubble is aligned in the center of the circle. This indicates the scale is level.
Key Scale Components
Keypad Functions & Display Indicators
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Numeric Entry
Used to key in numeric data (unit price). -
Decimal Point
Used to enter a decimal point. -
CLEAR
Used to clear unit price entry. -
Plus Symbol
Used to enter the value of the non-weighted item. Also functions as a calculator. -
CHANGE
Calculates the change due to customer after payment. -
ZERO
Used to adjust scale weight to zero. -
TARE
Used to subtract the weight of food containers or handling paper. -
Memory Unit Price
Used to show the total price of several weighed items. Display accumulation results in the Total Price window. -
Memory Recall
Used to recall data stored in memory.
Display accumulation results in the Total Price window. -
Memory Clear
Used to clear data stored in memory unit price and plus symbol. -
Function Key
Used to enable/disable scale backlight and display battery voltage.
DISPLAY INDICATORS
Low Bat. | Arrow indicator displays when the battery level becomes low. |
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ZERO | Arrow indicator displays when the weight value is zero. |
TARE | Arrow indicator displays when a tare weight has been set. |
M+ | Arrow indicator displays during accumulation. |
Charge | When used with AC power supply. |
Red LED indicates the battery is being charged. Green LED indicates the battery is fully charged.
Unit| Arrow indicator displays unit lb.
Table Stability Arrow Indicator| When enabled, the arrow indicator displays
above the ZERO display text.
FUNCTION KEYS
FN + 0 | Enable or Disable backlight. |
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FN + 5 | Displays battery voltage. Press the CL key to return to weighing mode. |
FN + 4 | Enable or Disable in order to display the weight is stable. By |
default, the function is always disabled.
Operating Instructions
- To disconnect the AC power supply, remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet.
- Turning the scale off at end of the day will lengthen the life of the scale display.
Weighing Single Items
- Make sure nothing is on or touching weigh platter.
- Use the OFF-ON switch to turn the scale on. A beep will sound, the display will cycle through 000000-999999, then the display will show scale specifics, another beep will sound, and then the display will show 0.00. The ZERO indicator arrow and lb indicator arrow will display.
- To enter tare weight:
- Put tare weight item or container on weighing platter and press TARE key to save the setting. The TARE indicator arrow will display.
- To display the tare weight, remove the weight item or container from the platter. The tare weight will then display as a negative number.
- Put item onto weigh platter. The ZERO indicator arrow will no longer be displayed.
- The item on the platter must include the weight item or container used to set the tare. The item weight cannot be calculated if the tare weight item has been removed.
- Use the numeric keys to key in unit price, dollar value first, then press the decimal point key and then cents. The display will show weight, unit price, and total price.
- Remove item from the platter. The unit price and tare weight are stored until new values are keyed in.
- Press CL key to clear unit price.
- Press the TARE key to clear tare weight. The TARE indicator arrow will no longer be displayed.
Weighing Multiple Items With A Cumulative Total
Follow steps 1 through 5 above for weighing single items. Before removing an item, press the M+ key to add the total price into memory. The M+ indicator arrow will display. Example: A customer buys 2.2 lb of product, with a unit price of $8, and 1.1 lb of product, with a unit price of $5.
- Put the 1st item (2.2 lb) on the weigh platter then enter the unit price ($8).
- Press M+, the total price is added to the accumulated memory. The display will show Weight as Add=01, Unit Price as blank and Total Price as current total.
- Remove 1st item, but the 2nd item (1.1 lb) on the weigh platter. The display will not change. Enter the 2nd item’s unit price ($5).
- Press M+, the total price is added to the accumulated memory. The display will show Weight as Add=02, Unit Price as blank and Total Price as the new total.
- Press CL to clear unit price and return to weighing state.
Add Non-Weighed Items To A Cumulative Total
Follow step 1 and Example steps 1-5 for weighing multiple items.
- A customer buys two non-weighted items.
- Enter first item’s price ($15)
- Press + to add $15 to the total price.
- Enter second item’s price ($50)
- Press + to add $50 to the total price.
- Weighed and non-weighted items can be added at the same time for a single total price.
Recall Memory Of Items Entered
Recall Memory is used to recall the items a customer has purchased.
- To recall the memory of the 4 items the customer has purchased.
- Press MR to recall 1st item (Add-01), its weight, unit price, and total price.
- Press MR to recall 2nd item (Add-02), its weight, unit price, and total price.
- Press MR to recall 3rd item (Add-03), its weight, unit price, and total price.
- Press MR to recall the 4th item (Add-04), its weight, unit price, and total price.
- Press MR again to display accumulated times and accumulated amount.
Change Function
Change Function is used to enter in the amount received from a customer, in order to calculate and show the change required
- A customer purchases 4 items with a total price of $88.10 and pays $100.
- Press the CH key. The total price owed from items weighed or entered will display in Unit Price.
- Enter dollar amount received from the customer. Change due will display in Total Price.
- Press the CH key to return to normal operation.
- Additional items can be added to the total even after the Change Function has been started. Press the CH key to return to normal operation. Add additional items as normal and press the CH to re-enter the Change Function with the new total.
- Press MC key to clear accumulation memory. Arrow indicator for M+ will no longer be displayed.
- Press the TARE key to clear tare.
For single weighed items the M+ button must be pressed before the scale will calculate the change
- Follow the Weighing Single Items instructions on page 8.
- Press the M+ key.
- Follow the Change Function instructions, Example 1, Item steps 1-5 above.
For single non-weighted items, the ”+” button must be pressed before the scale will calculate the change
- Enter the item price.
- Press the ”+” button.
- Follow the Change Function instructions, Example 1, Item steps 1-5 above
Cleaning & Maintenance
To ensure your personal safety, DISCONNECT THE AC POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING
- NEVER place the scale in a sink or dishwasher.
- DO NOT hose down or pressure washes any part of the scale.
- DO NOT allow moisture to get into the load cell mounted under the scale weigh platter. Water damage IS NOT covered under the limited warranty.
- If the scale is operating on AC power, unplug the scale.
- Remove the stainless steel platter and wash it with warm, soapy water. Spray or dip platter only in sanitizer per HACCP requirements.
- Soak a clean cloth in a mild detergent and warm water solution. Ring out excess water from the cloth. Clean and wipe down the entire scale. Use a mild, non-bleach, non-chlorine sanitizer, making sure to dilute sanitizer per the supplier’s instructions.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
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Nothing happens when the power switch is turned on | Make sure the scale is |
plugged into a live outlet
Reading weight is unstable| Make sure the weigh platter is seated properly and
no objects are touching the weigh platter from above, side, or below
Make sure scale is level
Check for air currents, vibration, or unstable mounting surface
Weight display shows “EEEEEE” or does not show “0.00” with an empty platter|
Make sure the weigh plater is seated properly and no objects are touching the
weigh platter from above, side, or below, then press the “ZERO” key.
The charge light does not come on when the scale is plugged in.| Make sure the
scale is plugged into a live outlet
Replace AC/DC adapter
The scale does not weigh properly| Requires calibration
Limited Scale Warranty
Globe Food Equipment Company (“GFE”) warrants to the original purchaser of new equipment that said equipment, when installed in accordance with our instructions within the United States and subject to normal use, is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year on parts (excludes wear/expendable parts), one year on labor from date of original installation or 18 months from actual shipment date, whichever occurs first.
This Warranty Is In Lieu Of All Other Warranties, Whether Expressed Or Implied. Gfe Expressly Disclaims Any Implied Warranty Of Merchantability Or Expressed Or Implied Warranty Of Fitness For A Particular Purpose.
Gfe’s Obligation And Liability Under This Warranty Are Expressly Limited To Repairing And Replacing Equipment That Proves To Be Defective In Material Or Workmanship Within The Applicable Warranty Period. All Repairs Pursuant To This Warranty Will Be Performed By An Authorized Designated Gfe Service Location During Normal Working Hours. In No Event, Shall Gfe Be Liable For Incidental Or Consequential Damages To Buyer Or Any Third Party, Including, Without Limitation, Loss Of Property, Personal Injury, Loss Of Business Or Profits Or Other Economic Losses, Or Statutory Or Exemplary Damages, Whether In Negligence, Warranty, Strict Liability Or Otherwise.
This warranty is given only to the first purchaser from a retail dealer. No warranty is given subsequent transferees.
Periodic maintenance of equipment including but not limited to weight checks
or recalibration after local weights and measures department has approved
scale for use (30 days from purchase date), damage to load cell, lost parts,
misuse and abuse, adjustments, water damage, improper installation, and normal
wear are not covered under this warranty.
This Warranty is not in force until such time as a properly completed,
digitally signed, and Installation/Warranty Registration has been received by
GFE within 30 days from the date of installation.
Complete warranty registration at:
www.globefoodequip.com/support/warranty-registration-
form
The Foregoing Warranty Provisions Are A Complete And Exclusive Statement Between The Buyer And Seller. Gfe Neither Assumes Nor Authorizes Any Persons To Assume For It Any Other Obligation Or Liability In Connection With Said Equipment.
Warranty Registration
Go To Www.globefoodequip.com
To Fill Out And Submit Your Warranty Registration.
www.globefoodequip.com/support/warranty-registration-
form
References
- Commercial Foodservice Equipment | Globe Food Equipment Co.
- Warranty Registration Form | Globe Food Equipment Co.
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