Taylor TE10R instruction manual Main Features Battery Installation General Operation

Auto Shut-Off Feature	Precautions	Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by	One Year Limited Warranty	TE10R
TThe scale will automatically shut off after 3 minutes of nonuse	This scale is engineered to give you years of satisfactory	the party responsible for compliance could void the user's	This product is warranted against defects in materials or
to conserve the battery. The auto-shut off feature can be	service if you handle it carefully. Here are a few precautions:	authority to operate the equipment.	workmanship for one (1) year from date of original purchase for the
disabled to allow the scale to operate continuously. To disable	1. Always read instructions thoroughly to ensure that you have	Note: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.	original purchaser. It does not cover damages or wear resulting	Digital Portion
the auto-shut off feature:		Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
	the full benefit of all the unit's features.		from accident, misuse, abuse, or unauthorized adjustment and/or
1. While the scale is off, press and hold the “UNIT CONVERSION”	2. DO NOT immerse unit in water, as doing so will cause	device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device	repair. Should this product require service (or replacement at our
button.	damage to internal components and void the warranty. If	must accept any interference received, including interference	option) while under warranty, please pack the item carefully and	Control Scale
button, also press and hold down the “ON/OFF” button.		tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital	a note explaining reason for return to:
	cloth.
2. While continuing to hold down the “UNIT CONVERSION”	you spill liquid on it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free	that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been	return it prepaid, along with receipt showing date of purchase and
3. The display will show “88888”, then “A-oF” The auto-off	3. DO NOT clean the unit with an abrasive or corrosive	device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are		Leading the Way in Accuracy ®
		designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful	Taylor Precision Products, Inc.
feature is now disabled. Release the buttons.	material. This may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the	interference in a residential installation. This equipment
4. To enable the auto-off feature again, repeat steps 1 and 2.	electronic circuits.	generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if	2220 Entrada Del Sol, Suite A
“A-on” will appear. The auto-off feature is now functional.	4. DO NOT subject the units to excessive force, shock, dust,	not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may	Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 USA
	temperature or humidity. This may result in malfunction,	cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,	Customer Service Phone: 1-800-225-4834
	shorter electronic life span, damaged battery and distorted	there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a	Customer Service Fax: 1-575-526-4347
Specifications	parts.	particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful	www.taylorusa.com
	5. DO NOT tamper with the unit's internal components. Doing
Platform: 8-1/16” x 5”, Stainless steel (TE10ROS 10” x 6.75”)		interference to radio or television reception, which can be
	so will invalidate the warranty on the units and may cause	determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is	There are no expressed warranties except as listed above. This warranty
Power: (1) 9 Volt battery (not included) or AC adaptor
	damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts.	encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more	gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
(included)
	6. This scale is an extremely sensitive weighing device. To avoid	of the following measures:	vary from state to state.
Dimensions: 8-1/16” x 7-3/4” x 2-1/4”
	damage to the unit or the battery, do not store anything on	-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.	For additional product information, or warranty information in Canada
Weight: 2 lbs, 3 oz (TE10ROS 3lbs, 3oz)			or elsewhere outside the USA, please contact us through
Capacity: 10 lb x 1/8 oz	the scale.	-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.	www.taylorusa.com.
10 lb x 0.05 oz	7. Remove the battery if the scale will not be used for a long	-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
160 oz x 0.05 oz	period of time.	from that to which the receiver is connected.	©2013 Taylor Precision Products, Inc. and its affiliated companies, all
		-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
5000 g x 1 g	8. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire. Disposing of this product		rights reserved. Taylor® and Leading the Way in Accuracy® are
		help.	registered trademarks of Taylor Precision Products, Inc. and its affiliated
Resolution: 0 to 10 lbs by 1/8 oz increments	in fire could cause batteries to explode or leak. Remove the
			companies. All rights reserved.
0 to 10 lbs by 0.05 oz increments	battery if the unit will not be used for a long period of time.
0 to 5000 g by 1 g increments			Made to our exact specifications in China.	Instruction Manual
Accuracy: oz mode, +/-10 division			NOT LEGAL FOR TRADE
g mode, +/-10 division
			TE10R - 11.13WC

Thank you for purchasing a Taylor® Digital Portion Control Scale. Your

Main Features (continued)

Battery Installation

General Operation

General Operation (continued)

scale is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. In order to

• ON/OFF Button

The Digital Portion Control Scale operates with a rechargeable

POWER

Tare capability example: On a 10 pound scale (TE10), a load of 5 lbs

optimize its function, be sure the read this instruction manual carefully

before use. Keep instructions handy for future reference.

When pressed, turns the scale “ON” or “OFF”.

battery (included). To install and charge the battery:

To turn the scale on, press the button marked “ON/OFF”. The display

(50%) can be tared out. Once tared out, an added weight of 11 lbs (full

Description of Parts

• Backlit Display

1. Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom of the

will first show “88888” followed by “

”. To turn the scale off, push

capacity plus 10%) can still be weighed without causing an overload

scale.

the “ON/OFF” button. The scale will remember the unit mode last

condition.

Hold

Kilogram

Pound

Ounces

Grams

Hold

On/Off

Will illuminate when weight is added or removed from

2. Plug the male connector of the rechargeable battery onto the

shown, and this unit will display when the scale is turned on again.

If a load that exceeds 50% of the scale's capacity is tared out, the

platform. Press and Hold “ TARE ” to turn On/Off backlight

additional weight that can be measured will be reduced accordingly.

Display

Display

Display

Display

Display

Button

Button

female connector, which is located in the battery compartment.

function.

UNIT CONVERSION

3. Place the rechargeable battery into the battery box.

HOLD OPERATION

• Moisture Resistant

Press the Unit Conversion Button to switch from fractional ounces to

HOLD NET

Components are sealed for resistance to moisture.

4. Replace the battery door.

The “HOLD” function may be used to lock the weight on the display for

kg

lb

oz g

5. To charge the battery, insert the connector plug of the adaptor

decimal ounces to grams to ounces. When the scale is turned off, it

ten (10) seconds, even after the load is removed from the platform.

• Auto Shut Off

into the jack at the back of the scale. Plug the other end of the

will remember the unit mode last shown and will turn-on in that mode.

To use the hold function, press the “HOLD” button. A small triangle will

Scale powers off after 3 minutes of nonuse.

adaptor into the proper electrical outlet. A red LED on the side of

WEIGHING

• Low Battery Indicator

the scale will light up, indicating the battery is charging. When the

appear in the upper left corner of the display next to the word “hold”,

When the display shows “0”, the scale is ready to weigh an object. If

indicating the hold function is turned on. This triangle and the “hold”

Appears on LCD screen when battery is low.

LED light changes to green, the battery is completely charged.

the object exceeds the capacity of the scale by more than 10%, the

function will remain in place until the “HOLD” button is pressed again.

• Overload Signal

6. Allow at least 12 hours for the scale to charge completely. The

display will show “Err” (for error). Until the overload condition is

This pressing of the “HOLD” button a second time will cancel the “hold”

scale will then operate continuously for approximately 14 hours.

LED

Scale Stable

LCD

Tare / Light

Unit Conversion

Warning appears when weight is at 10% above the scale's

reached, additional objects may be placed on the platform. The

function, and the triangle will disappear from the display. While the

7. The battery life cycle is approximately 500 recharges. If the scale

Indicator

Display

Display

Button

Button

rated capacity, even after tare up to 50% of capacity (in

display will show the sum of the weights of all the objects. When one

scale is in “HOLD” mode:

Main Features

pound mode).

does not function properly after at least 12 hours of charging, the

of multiple objects is removed from the platform, the weight of the

Place a load on the platform. When the weight is locked in, the triangle

battery may need to be replaced. The scale will still operate on

remaining objects will display.

adaptor power if the battery is not charged.

will begin to flash. When the load is removed from the platform, the

• LCD Screen

8. To purchase a new rechargeable battery (model TERBAT), please

TARE OPERATION

display will continue to show the weight for ten seconds. After the ten

1.0” digits display weight.

contact customer service at 1-800-225-4834.

second period is up, the triangle will stop flashing, and the display will

To tare (zero out) a load on the platform (example: the weight of a

show “0”. If the load is not removed from the platform, the triangle will

• Hold Button

9. There is also an AC adaptor included with this scale and can be

container), press the “TARE” button. The display will show the value

continue to flash. The ten second “hold” period will begin once the

When pressed, the weight will display for ten seconds, even

Before You Begin

used in place of the Rechargeable Battery.

“0”.

load is finally removed from the platform.

after the weight is removed.

NOTE: please recycle or dispose of batteries per local regulations.

During the “TARE” mode, a new item can be added to the platform.

During the ten (10) second period, the load can be tared out, causing

• Unit Conversion Button

1. Remove the scale from its box, along with its platform

The display will show the sum of the weights of the added items.

the display to show “0”. And additional load will be displayed and held

When pressed, converts the weight display from fractional oz

assembly and the adaptor.

WARNING: Batteries may pose a choking hazard. As with all small items,

Another item may be added, if desired. The display will show the sum

for another ten second period, etc.

2. Install the platform assembly onto the scale by matching the

of all additional item weights above and beyond the tared out load.

to decimal oz to grams.

do not let children handle batteries. If swallowed, seek medical

• Tare Button

plastic posts of the platform assembly with the mating holes

If the “HOLD” button is pressed again, the scale will revert to its normal

on the top of the scale (no special orientation is required).

attention immediately.

TARE CAPABILITY

When pressed, the scale reading returns to zero. Additionally,

operating mode.

PRECAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode

A load of up to 50% of the scale's capacity can be tared out, while still

it can be used to offset the weight of a container or other

allowing the weighing of an additional object, up to the full capacity

When the scale turns off, the hold function is cancelled. When the scale

object up to 50% of the scale's capacity.

or leak. Remove the batteries if the scale will not be used for a long

of the scale.

is turned on again, it will be in normal operating mode.

period of time.