Cardinal Detecto 8435, Detecto 8435KG Owner's Manual

DIGITAL

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Pediatric Scale

Models 8435 & 8435KG

Owner’s Manual

CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO.
8525-M316-O1 Rev A
02/10

www.detectoscale.com

Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 x [e-mail]

PO BOX 151 x WEBB CITY, MO 64870

417) 673-4631 x FAX[phone]

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Printed in USA

DIGITAL PEDIATRIC SCALE

Thank you for your purchase of our Detecto Model 8435 (8435KG) Digital Pediatric 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 will guide you through assembly, installation, and operation of your scale. Please
read it thoroughly before attempting to use your 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity ….....…..…..… 130 lb x 0.1 lb (59 kg x 0.05 kg), selectable

Tray Size ...........…..….. 22” L x 14.75” W x 4.5” D (56 cm L x 37 cm W x 11 cm D)

Shipping Weight …....… 33 lb (15 kg)

Scale Height ....….…..... 37 1/2 ” (953 mm)

Display ….…….....…….. Six digit, Seven segment, 0.7 inch (17.8 mm) high LCD

Power .........………….... 6 “AA” size Alkaline, Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries (not included) OR an

optional 100 to 240 VAC 50/60Hz 12 VDC 1A wall plug-in UL/CSA
listed AC power adapter (Cardinal part number 6800-1045).

Keyboard .….....…......... Membrane type with 5 keys, On/Off, Lock/Release, Units, Zero,

BMI/Enter and 4 directional arrows

Serial Number_______________________

Date of Purchase ____________________

Purchased Form_____________________

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RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE

Before using this instrument, read this
manual and pay special attention to all
"WARNING" symbols:

PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL

WARNING

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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

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x Remove scale from carton by lifting up with equal force from column and platform base.

x Remove all plastic wrapping, foam fillers and cardboard material from the scale.

x Place scale upside down on level, stable surface and remove all cardboard packing from

bottom of scale base.

x Return scale to upright position and check for any damage incurred in shipping. If scale

has been damaged, place a claim with the carrier. Use the original carton and shipping
material to return the scale.

x Remove and unpack the AC power adapter, if the scale was ordered with this option.

BABY TRAY INSTALLATION

1. Referring to Figure No. 1, remove the 2 flat
head screws from the scale platform.

2. Place the baby tray on the scale platform
and align the holes in the tray with the holes
in the scale platform.

3. Attach baby tray to scale platform using the
2 flat head screws remove in step 1.

Do not over-tighten the screws.

4. Scale is now ready for operation.

x DO NOT subject the platform to sudden shocks.

x DO NOT submerge indicator in water, pour or spray water directly on indicator.

x DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on this scale.

x DO NOT use acetone or other volatile solvents for cleaning.

x DO clean the scale and indicator using a damp soft cloth and mild detergent.

x DO avoid areas where the scale might be exposed to moisture.

Figure No. 1

CARE AND CLEANING OF SCALE

ERROR AND STATUS DISPLAYS

Display Meaning

General error, invalid keypad entry was attempted.
Attempting to display a negative number greater than –9,999 or a

positive number greater than 99,999.
Indicates an attempt to zero a weight outside scale zero range.
Motion is present when indicator is attempting to perform one of the

following operations: Power Up Zero or Zero Weight Display.
Indicates calibration is necessary.

Consult your scale service representative.

Scale weight exceeds scale capacity.
Displayed to indicate indicator is turning off.

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8525-M316-O1 Rev A x 8435(KG)