Globe GPS15 Installation Manual

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Instruction Manual for Globe

Portion Control Scale Model GPS15

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- IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE -

This manual contains important safety instructions which

must be strictly followed when using this equipment.

Index

SAFETY TIPS ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

SCALE COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 5

INST ALLATION.......................................................................................................................................................6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................6

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................................................7

WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................................................................7

© Globe Food Equipment Company, 2006

Printed in USA

GLOBE FOOD EQUIPMENT CO.
P.O. BOX 3209
DAYTON, OH 45401
PHONE: [phone]
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WEBSITE: www.globeslicers.com

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Safety Tips

This manual contains a number of precautions to follow in order to help promote safe use of this equipment.

Warnings affecting your personal safety are indicated by:

Warnings related to possible damage to the equipment are indicated by:

T o ensure proper and safe operation, the general safety tips below must be followed.

• Always operate the scale on a level surface.

• Do not allow any liquids to come into contact with the scale.

• Do not drop or apply a strong shock to the scale.

• Do not use your scale in abnormal conditions.
If smoke, an odor, or any other abnormality is detected from the scale, immediately disconnect the
power supply cable plug from the outlet and contact the Globe factory for repair. Continued use
of scale under such abnormal conditions may cause a fire or electric shock. For your personal
safety , never repair the scale by yourself.

• Do not leave any items on the weighing platter . This can damage the measuring equipment.

• Do not peel off the seal affixed to the scale body .

Risk of Electrical Shock

• Do not disassemble the scale.

• Do not insert or remove the plug in or out of the outlet with wet fingers.

• Do not make repairs to the electrical plug or power cable. Replace damaged power cable immediately .

• Do not pull or break power cable.

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• Always operate the scale with the same rated AC power supply shown on the dat a plate.

Weighing Platter

Scale Components

Level Indicator

Back of Scale

Front of Scale

Display Screen

When the ST ABLE

arrow stops flashing,

the weight is stable.

When the ZERO

arrow is displayed, the

actual weight is “0”.

Battery Lid

AC Adaptor

Front of Scale

When the NET

arrow is displayed,

the tare weight is

deducted.

When the low battery

symbol is displayed, the

batteries are nearly

depleted. Replace

batteries.

The scale weighs in LB or

OZ mode. The unit of

measure chosen will be

indicated with an arrow .

Back of Scale

Level Adjustable Feet

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Installation

Avoid locating the scale in the following places:

1. A place of low temperature, high temperature or high humidity .

2. A place frequently exposed to vibration (e.g., on an unstable floor or table).

The following describes the procedure for preparing the scale before operation.

1. Power to the Unit
a. Install Batteries – Open the lid on the bottom of the scale and install two D-batteries

(NOTE: Batteries are not included with the scale.)

b. Or connect the AC Adaptor to the recept acle located on the bottom front of the scale and plug into

an electrical outlet.

2. Stainless S teel Weighing Platter - Place the st ainless steel weighing platter over the top portion of the scale.

3. Level the Scale – Adjust the feet until the air bubble (located on the back of the scale) inside the level

remains at the center of the circle (looking down on it).

Operating Instructions

1. Turning the unit on.
a. With nothing placed on the weighing platter, press the red ON/OFF key.
b. NOTE: Make sure the display shows all “0”s. If no arrow is illuminated above ZERO on the

display screen, press the blue ZERO key.

2. The scale weighs in either pound (lb) or ounce (oz) mode.
a. To switch between weighing modes, press the blue lb oz key.
b. An arrow illuminated above either lb or oz on the display screen indicates the unit of measure

selected.

c. NOTE: The unit of measure cannot be changed while weighing product. To change the unit of

measure, remove the product from the weighing platter and press the blue T ARE key and then the
blue ZERO key . Then select the preferred weighing mode by pressing the blue lb oz key.

3. The scale can weigh in Gross or Net modes.
a. If Net weighing is needed, place the empty container (or tare weight) on the weighing platter and

press the blue TARE key.
b. The display will show zeros and an arrow will be illuminated above NET.
c. When the empty container is removed from the weighing platter, the tare weight is shown as a

negative amount and is indicated by a minus sign on the far left of the display .
d. NOTE: When no tare weight is used, you are in the Gross weighing mode and there will be no arrow

above NET.

4. Weighing Product
a. Place the product (including container if tare weight is being used) on the stainless steel weighing

platter.
b. When the ST ABLE arrow is illuminated and stops flashing, the actual total weight is displayed.
c. Remove the first product and continuing weighing the next item.
d. If the tare weight needs to be changed for a new product, then press the blue TARE key again to set

it to zero and repeat the steps above for Net weighing.

5. Turning the scale off.
a. Press the red ON/OFF key for a couple of seconds
b. NOTE: The scale will automatically shut-off after 5 minutes of no activity whether it is operating on

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battery or AC power .

Cleaning Instructions

NEVER place scale in sink or dishwasher.

DO NOT hose down or pressure wash any part of the scale.

Excess moisture will damage scale and void warranty.

1. If the scale is running on AC power , unplug the scale.

2. Remove the stainless steel platter and wash with warm soapy water .

3. Soak a clean cloth in a mild detergent and warm water solution. Ring out excess water from cloth. Clean
and wipe down the entire scale. Use a mild, non-bleach, non-chlorine sanitizer if required. Dilute sanitizer

per supplier’s instruction!

Limited Scale W arranty

Globe Food Equipment Company (“GFE”) warrants to the original purchaser of new equipment that said equipment,
when installed in accordance with our instructions within the United S tates and subject to normal use, is free from
defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year (excludes wear/expendable parts) from purchase date.
Contact factory for warranty procedures if scale failure occurs.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. GFE
EXPRESSL Y DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE.

GFE’S OBLIGA TION AND LIABILITY UNDER THIS W ARRANTY IS EXPRESSL Y LIMITED T O REP AIRING OR
REPLACING EQUIPMENT WHICH PROVES TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MA TERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP WITHIN THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD. All repairs pursuant to this W arranty will be performed by an Authorized
Designated GFE Service Location during normal working hours. IN NO EVENT SHALL GFE BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES T O BUYER OR A NY THIRD P ARTY , INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMIT A TION, LOSS OF PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY , LOSS OF BUSINESS OR PROFITS OR OTHER
ECONOMIC LOSSES, OR STATUTOR Y OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER IN NEGLIGENCE, W ARRANTY ,
STRICT LIABILITY , OR OTHER WISE.

This warranty is given only to the first purchaser from a retail dealer . No warranty is given to subsequent transferees.
Periodic maintenance of equipment including but not limited to weight checks or recalibration, damage to load cell,

lost parts, misuse and abuse, adjustments, water damage, improper installation, and normal wear are not covered
under this warranty .

This warranty is not in force until such time as a properly completed and signed installation/warranty registration has
been received by GFE within 30 days from the date of installation.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY PROVISIONS ARE A COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE ST A TEMENT BETWEEN THE
BUYER AND SELLER. GFE NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES AN Y PERSONS TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY
OTHER OBLIGA TION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID EQUIPMENT .

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