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Troubleshooting
Table 1: Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Reason
Solution
No display when turned on
Battery dead or loose 
contact
Check the battery
Tighten the contacts
Display flashes
Low battery
Recharge the battery
Scale won’t turn on or off
ON/OFF button damaged
Return unit for service
Scale won’t tare
TARE button damaged
Return unit for service
Recharge light does not 
come on
The recharger may be 
damaged or it is not 
plugged into proper outlet
Check the recharger and 
the connection to the AC 
power source
Displayed reading changes
The load is unsteady
The loadcell is damaged
Humidity too high
Stabilize the load
Check and replace loadcell
Place unit in dry 
envirornment
Scale will not show 0
Scale has not had sufficient 
time to warm up after power 
up
Scale has been off the hook 
for too long
Let the scale stand for 3-5 
minutes after power up 
before weighing
Hang the scale and wait 3-5 
mintues
Large weighing error
Scale is not hung properly.
Check the scale and the 
shackle
Battery won’t recharge
Battery is damaged or outlet 
is not working properly
Replace the battery or 
check the outlet
Remote distance reduced
Receiver window obscured 
by soil
Batteries low in remote.
Clean receiver window
Replace batteries