Operating instructions

8525-M041-O1 Rev L  8430 Series
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our Detecto Model 8430 Series Digital Physician Waist-High Scale.
It has been manufactured with quality and reliability at our factory in Webb City, MO USA. Your
scale has been tested before leaving our factory to insure accuracy and dependability for years
to come.
This manual is provided to guide you through the operation of your scale. Please read it
thoroughly before attempting to operate your scale and keep it handy for future reference.
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity ……..……..….… 550 lb x .2 lb (250 kg x .1 kg), selectable
Platform Size ………..…... 10.5” x 14.5” (267 mm x 368 mm)
Shipping Weight ……....… 34 lb (15.4 kg)
Scale Height …………….. 37.5” (953 mm)
Height Rod Measures ….. 8430/8430S - 30” to 78” (76 cm to 200 cm) x 1/4 inch (1/2 cm)
8431/8431S - 30” to 78” (76 cm to 200 cm) x 1/4 inch (1/2 cm)
8430M, 8431M - 30” to 78” (76 cm to 200 cm) by 1/4 inch (1 mm)
Display ………………..…..
Weight: 5 digit, seven segment, 7/8” (22.23 mm) high LCD
Height: 4 digit, seven segment, 1/2" (12.7 mm) high LCD
BMI: 3 digit, seven segment, 1/2" (12.7 mm) high LCD
ID: 14 digit, 14 segment, .35” (8.89 mm) high LCD
Power ………………......... 6 “C” cell Alkaline, Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries (not included) OR an
optional 12 VDC 1.25A wall plug-in AC power adapter (Cardinal
part number MV1PWR).
Keyboard .......................... Membrane type with 19 keys, On/Off, Zero, Units, Lock/Release,
Net/Gross, Tare, ID/Height, Clear (Backspace), Print/Enter and 0-9
Numeric Keys