1
PRECAUTIONS
Before using this instrument, read this
manual and pay special attention to all
"WARNING" symbols:
IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL
WARNING
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our Detecto Model
8450 Baby Scale. The 8450 comes complete
with a one-piece platform and base with
padded handles. With a 9V DC adapter (not
included) the scale can be used in a fixed
location or with a 9V battery (not included) as a
portable scale.
This manual will guide you through installation,
and operation of your scale. Please read it
thoroughly before attempting to operate this
scale and keep it handy for future reference.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
WARNING! This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency and if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to
radio communications. It has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of
Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area may cause interference in
which case the user will be responsible to take
whatever measures necessary to correct the
interference.
You may find the booklet "How to Identify and Resolve
Radio TV Interference Problems" prepared by the
Federal Communications Commission helpful. It is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 001-000-00315-4.
All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without
expressed written permission, of editorial or pictorial
content, in any manner, is prohibited. No patent liability
is assumed with respect to the use of the information
contained herein. While every precaution has been
taken in the preparation of this manual, the Seller
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting
from use of the information contained herein. All
instructions and diagrams have been checked for
accuracy and ease of application; however, success
and safety in working with tools depend to a great extent
upon the individual accuracy, skill and caution. For this
reason the Seller is not able to guarantee the result of
any procedure contained herein. Nor can they assume
responsibility for any damage to property or injury to
persons occasioned from the procedures. Persons
engaging the procedures do so entirely at their own risk.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ………………………………….. 1
Specifications ……………………………….. 1
Installation …………………………………… 2
Unpacking ………………………………... 2
Power Supply …………………………….. 2
Battery ……………………………………. 2
Low Battery ………………………………. 3
Display And Key Functions ………………… 3
Features ……………………………………... 3
Operation ……………………………………. 4
Configuration ………………………………... 5
Calibration …………………………………… 7
Value Of Gravity For Calibration …………… 8
Display Messages …………………………... 8
SPECIFICATIONS
Power
Requirements
9V battery or 9V
100mA DC adapter
(not included)
Capacity
