Owner`s manual

8525-M178-O1 459-CH and 8432-CH
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CAUTION! The indicator has circuitry that when used with the external power
supply, recharges the Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries. Therefore, you CAN NOT use
alkaline batteries in it.
8432-CHKGEU SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
AC Power Supply
To operate the 8432-CHKGEU scale without batteries, connect the 12 VDC power supply’s
connector into the power jack on the back of the indicator and then plug the power supply into
the proper electrical outlet. On models requiring 220 VAC, it is the customer’s responsibility to
obtain the correct power adapter plug. The scale is now ready for operation.
NOTE! The AC power supply is also used to recharge the batteries in the
indicator, when the scale is operated from Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries.
Batteries
Battery operation is a standard feature of the Detecto 758CSV indicator used on the scale,
although the batteries are optional (not included). The indicator can be operated from 6 "C"
size Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries. The batteries are contained in a battery holder inside the
indicator which is accessible by removing a panel on the back of the indicator.
IMPORTANT! When using batteries, all 6 batteries must be the same type. They must
be all Ni-Cad or all NiMH. DO NOT mix Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries.
Battery Status
When batteries are used, the indicator will show the battery status on power up. The display
will show 32<<:> and then change to ò )) ò, where YY indicates the remaining battery
voltage expressed as a percentage (%) of the total battery voltage
Low Battery Indicator
The "$a' (low battery) annunciator turns ON to indicate the batteries will soon need to be
recharged. Normal operation will continue until the battery voltage drops to too low for
accurate weighing. When this occurs, the indicator will automatically turn itself off and you will
be unable to turn it back on. Connect the AC power supply to the indicator and then plug it into
the proper electrical outlet to begin charging the batteries.
Battery Charging
The AC power supply must be plugged into a proper electrical outlet and connected to the
indicator for approximately 6 hours to fully recharge the batteries. Note that while the batteries
are charging the indicator can still be operated and that charging the batteries for more than 6
hours will not damage them.