Safety advice / Before getting started
Warning! Dangers arising
from the use of batteries
WARnIng!
DAngER TO LIFE! Batteries
are not intended to be in the hands of children.
Do not leave batteries lying around. They
could be swallowed by children or pets. In the
event of swallowing a battery, contact a doctor
immediately!
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CAUTIOn! DAngER OF EX-
PLOSIOn! Never recharge single-
use batteries. Do not short-circuit or
open them. Overheating, fire or destruction of
the batteries might result. Never throw batteries
into fire or water. The batteries might explode.
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A void extreme environmental conditions and
temperatures as they may affect batteries e.g.
above radiators. Otherwise the batteries are
more likely to leak.
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E xhausted or damaged batteries can cause
caustic burns upon contact with the skin. To
avoid this, always wear suitable protective
gloves in these circumstances!
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A void contact with the skin, eyes and mucous
membranes if fluid is leaking from a battery.
If you come into contact with corrosive battery
fluids, flush the affected area thoroughly with
clean water and contact a doctor immediately.
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C lean any light dirt deposits on the contacts of
the batteries or on the contacts of the device
with a dry, fluff-free cloth before insertion.
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R emove the battery if you are not going to use
the device for an extended period.
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W hen inserting the batteries, ensure the correct
polarity! This is shown in the battery compartment.
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R emove spent batteries immediately from the
device. There is an increased danger of leaks!
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B atteries must not be disposed of in the normal
domestic waste!
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E very consumer is legally obliged to dispose
of batteries in the proper manner!
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K eep batteries away from children; do not
throw them in the fire, short-circuit them or take
them apart.
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I f the above instructions are not complied with,
the batteries may discharge themselves beyond
their end voltage. There is then a danger of
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leaking. If the batteries have leaked inside your
device, you should remove them immediately in
order to prevent damage to the device!
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A lways replace all batteries at the same time
and only use the same type of batteries.
Before getting started
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note: Press the count-up button
down-button
down to speed up the process of
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setting the values.
Inserting / replacing the batteries
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note: When inserting the batteries, make sure
that the contacts do not become bent.
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O pen the battery compartment
pushing the battery compartment lid in the
direction of the arrows.
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T ake the battery compartment lid off.
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I nsert the batteries in accordance with polarity.
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C lose the battery compartment
the battery compartment lid back on and pushing
it in the opposite direction to the arrows until it
perceptibly and audibly clicks into place.
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I f the scales do not indicate any function, check
that the batteries have been correctly inserted.
You may have to reinsert them.
Mounting the control unit
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note: You can mount the control unit onto the wall.
m RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! RISK OF
DAMAgE TO PROPERTY! RISK OF In-
JURY! Make sure that you do not damage
power cables, gas or water pipes when you
drill into the wall. You may have to check with
a cable locator before you drill into a wall.
1. Place the scales about 10 cm away from the
wall on a level and (scratch-) resistant surface.
2. Select a place on the wall where you wish to
mount the control unit.
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