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Tare Weight Entry (Tare weight is known)
1. In Gross Weight mode (GROSS annunciator on), press the TARE key.
2. The Display will change to show ENTER TARE WT and the TARE annunciator will turn on.
3. Use the numeric keys and enter a tare weight. Note that when entering tare weights,
a maximum of 4 digits can be entered and the numbers advance from right to left in
the display. The number of leading or trailing zeros required to obtain your desired
tare is dependent upon the DIVISION VALUE selected in the setup procedure.
For example: Division Value: 0.2 lb
Desired Tare Value: 10.6 lb
Key Sequence: 1 0 6
4. After the tare weight has been entered, press PRINT/ENTER key.
5. The display will show a minus Net weight and NET annunciator will turn on.
6. Place patient on scale
7. Read weight display.
8. If a printer is connected to scale, press PRINT/ENTER key to print a ticket.
9. Remove patient from scale.
Tare Weight Recall
1. In Net Weight mode (NET annunciator on), press TARE key.
2. The Display will change to show ENTER TARE WT and the previously entered tare
weight. Note that the TARE annunciator will turn on.
3. Press PRINT/ENTER key to return to Net Weight mode (NET annunciator on).
To Clear the Tare Weight
1. Remove all material from scale platform and press TARE key.
2. Press ZERO key.
3. This will clear the tare weight and return the MV1 to the Gross weight mode.