PS2R1-P 32 oz./1000 g 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 PS2R1-P 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. • Adjustable letter holder stand slides onto platform. If stand is attached BEFORE the scale is turned on, the weight of the stand is automatically compensated. RATES CALCULATED US Destinations • 1st Class Mail up to 13 oz* •Priority Mail from 13 oz to 16 oz (For Priority Mail rates under 13 oz and from 16 oz to 32 oz, please consult your USPS zone chart and the mail chart on the scale platform). • Express Mail up to 32 oz. * 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. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Press ON (without weight on platform): Display will show “ ” then “2162” or current version code briefly and then “0.0” indicating ounce mode. 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. 1. Choose oz or g mode by pressing the oz/g touch pad. 2. Place item to be weighed on the center of the platform. Caution should be taken not to exceed the total capacity of the scale. “ ” appearing in upper half of display indicates capacity has been exceeded. 3. The weight of the item will be displayed. 4. Press 1st/EXPRESS MAIL to calculate postage. The display will show “$” in the upper left corner, First Class Mail or Express Mail postage depending upon the desired rate mode and the “1st” or “EXP” mode indication at the bottom of the display. Use the 1st/EXPRESS MAIL key to toggle between the two service modes to compare rates. (Note: For items weighing over 13 oz and up to 16 oz, the 1st Class mode will calculate Priority Mail postage.) 5. If the item weighs over 16 oz and you select 1st Class, your scale will display “Err4”. Press oz/g to display the weight of the article to be mailed. 6. To determine Priority Mail postage for this item, you will need an Official National Zone Chart from the United States Postal Service (visit your local post office or their web site: zonecharts) to locate the correct Priority Mail zone. Using the zone and weight, locate the appropriate Priority Mail postage on the scale platform’s chart. Press OFF to turn off Scale. FEATURES ZERO ADJUST (TARE): ZERO may be used to return Display to zero. ZERO is used to “tare” or offset weight: 1. Place empty container on scale. Press ZERO. 2. Place material to be weighed in container. Display will show NET WEIGHT of material in container. 3. Press ZERO each time additional material is added to container. (Total not to exceed 32 oz capacity of scale). 4. “– – – – –” 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. PIECE COUNT FEATURE: 1. Without weight on platform, Press ZERO. Display will show “0.0” indicating ounce mode. - 2 2. Press COUNT. Display will show “Ad 10”. Add 10 like pieces, weighing a minimum of 1 oz**. Display will show “Pr. C”. 3. Press COUNT. Display will show “10”. Add desired like pieces to be counted. 4. Display will show total pieces counted. Remove pieces counted. 5. Press ZERO. Display will show “0.0” indicating ounce mode. Note: If pieces to be counted require a container, place empty container on platform before following steps 1 through 5. ** If pieces to be counted do not total at least 1 oz, you must add additional pieces in multiples of 10 until 1 oz or more is attained (e.g. 10, 20, 30 pieces). In order to arrive at the correct quantity, you must multiply the final piece count shown in step 4 by the number of multiples of 10 pieces used in step 2. AUTOMATIC OFF: When powered by a battery, the scale will automatically turn off after approximately 30 seconds of inactivity (no weight change). This prolongs Battery life. To deactivate Automatic Turn Off: While scale is off, PRESS and HOLD ZERO. Whil...