Dymo PE5R User Manual

ELECTRONIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MODEL NO. PE5R
5 lb. Capacity

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Envelopes/Small Packages

Please take a few minutes to read this Operator’s manual so that you can become

acquainted with the proper usage and special features of your PELOUZE® DIGITAL SCALE.

CONGRATULATIONS

Thank you for selecting a Pelouze® electronic weighing instrument. With proper care and usage, its loadcell
technology should provide you with trouble-free service. We know you will be happy with your selection. Its
outstanding quality and dependability are backed by the reputation Pelouze® Scales have earned since 1894!

GENERAL INFORMATION

MODEL PE5R operates on one 9V Battery or 120V AC Adapter Output: 9V DC 100 mA - Pelouze Model ADPT2

• If using Battery: Battery compartment is located on underside of scale. Connect battery ±, accordingly.

• If using Adapter: First plug into rear of scale, then into wall outlet.

• Peel off protective plastic foil on display. Place scale on a vibration free, level surface.

• Replacement postal chip can be obtained from your dealer whenever postal rates change.

RATES CALCULATED

US Destinations

• 1st Class Mail up to 13 oz*

• Priority Mail from 13 oz to 5 lbs (consult your USPS rate guide for Priority rates under 13 oz).

• Express Mail.
International Destinations

• Canada Airmail Letter Post to 4 lbs.

• Mexico Airmail Letter Post to 4 lbs.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Press ON/OFF, (without weight on platform): Display will show “PE5R” briefly and then “0.0” ounces.
(When using Adapter, if Display fluctuates between “–––––” and “0.0”, reverse Adapter in wall
outlet.

YOU CAN NOW WEIGH OBJECTS ON SCALE.

• Press ZERO TO RETURN DISPLAY TO 0.0 oz. BEFORE EACH WEIGHING AND BEFORE
PLACING MATERIAL ON PLATFORM.

• Arrow in readout indicates mode displayed. Press RATE/ZONE until desired rate mode is indicated.

• If the 1st Class package/letter is over 13 oz, the scale will default to Priority Mail, When using Priority

Mail a destination zone must be entered. The display will read "Ent". Press ENTER and then select the
destination zone by toggling with the RATE/ZONE key. Press the Enter key when the correct zone is
located. You will need an Official National Zone Chart from the United States Postal Service (visit your
local post office or their web site: http://postcalc.usps.gov/zonecharts) to ensure the correct zone is being
used.

NOTE: After Scale has been turned off and then again turned on, display will return to “0.0” in ounce mode.

Press ON/OFF to turn off Scale.
ZERO ADJUST (TARE): ZERO may be used to return Display to zero. ZERO is used to “tare” or

offset weight:

• Place empty container on scale. Press ZERO.

• Place material to be weighed in container. Display will show NET WEIGHT of material in container.

• Press ZERO each time additional material is added to container. (Total not to exceed 5 lb. capacity

of Scale).

• “–––––” appearing in display indicates minus weight. Press ZERO to return display to zero.

NOTE: TO CLEAR ANY MODE, OR TO RETURN TO ZERO, REMOVE MATERIAL AND PRESS “ZERO”

*A nonmachinable surcharge will apply to letters weighing under 1 oz that are smaller than 5"L x 3 1/2"H or larger than 11 1/2"L x 6 1/8"H. There

are additional criteria that will cause your letter to incur the nonmachinable surcharge. Please consult your USPS Service Guide or
www.usps.com for complete details.

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