PE5R 5 lb. Capacity ™ 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: 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 for complete details. - 2 EASY TO READ DISPLAY FEATURES AUTOMATIC OFF: Scale will automatically turn off after approximately 30 seconds of inactivity (no weight change). This prolongs Battery life. To deactivate Automatic Off: While scale is off, PRESS and hold RATE/ZONE. While still holding RATE/ZONE press ON/OFF until “SHOF” appears briefly in Display and automatically goes into normal weighing mode. To reactivate Automatic Off: PRESS ON/OFF to turn off scale. Press ON/OFF again to turn the scale back on and Automatic Off will be activated. OVERLOAD WARNING: “ ” appearing in the upper half of Display indicates you have exceeded Scale capacity. LOW BATTERY WARNING: Blinking “bAtt” appearing on Display indicates low battery. ERROR MESSAGES If the display shows "Err1": The rate chip is missing, damaged, defective, or inserted in the wrong direction. Verify that the rate chip was inserted in the proper direction. If this does not correct the error message, return the scale for repair (see Warranty for details). If the display shows "CNTO": The scale's calibration needs to be restored. Contact Pelouze Technical Support at 1-800-638-3722 for instructions. CARE & CLEANING Your PE5R is a precision instrument, engineered to give years of valuable service. Care should be given to maintain its accuracy and appearance. PROTECT YOUR SCALE FROM: • Being Dropped • Shock Loading • Excessive weight • Extreme Temperatures • Liquid Spills • Other Abuses This scale is easily cleaned by wiping with a damp, soft cloth and mild nonabrasive detergent. SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS: 5 7/8" x 8" x 1 1/2" PLATFORM SIZE: 5 7/8" x 5 7/8" CAPACITY: 5 lb. x 0.1 oz. MODEL NO.: PE5R POWER SOURCE: 9V Battery or Pelouze ADP...