Midmark 8450 Operation Manual

MODEL 8450

Small Animal Scale

Operation Manual

MidMark Corporation

PO Box 431

Carthage, Missouri 64836

USA

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

midmark.com

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PRECAUTIONS

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

IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL

WARNING

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Midmark Model
8450 Small Animal 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

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
designed within the limits for a Class A computing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules
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.

COPYRIGHT

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.

DISCLAIMER

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 …………………………………..

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Specifications ………………………………..

1

Installation ……………………………………

2

Unpacking ………………………………...

2

Power Supply ……………………………..

2

Battery …………………………………….

2

Low Battery ……………………………….

3

Display And Key Functions …………………

3

Features ……………………………………...

3

Configuration ………………………………...

4

Display Messages …………………………...

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power
Requirements:

9V battery or 9V
100mA DC adapter

Capacity:

44 lb x 0.02 lb, 704 oz x

0.5 oz (20 kg x 0.01 kg)

Weight Units:

lb, oz, lb/oz, kg

Display:

1.0” LCD display with 4
1/2 active digits

Operation
Temperature:

41 to 95 ºF (5 to 35 ºC)

Function Keys:

TARE/ON/OFF,
KG/LB, MEMORY

Dimensions:

Scale with handle:

24 x 14 x 2 in.
(620 x 350 x 50 mm)

Platform surface:

20 x 14 x 2 in.
(500 x 350 x 50 mm)

Serial Number_______________________
Date of Purchase ____________________
Purchased Form_____________________

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