Detecto 854F/954F Mechanical Portable Platform Scale Owner's Manual

About this manual

The Detecto 854F/954F is a mechanical portable platform scale designed for weighing items on a level surface. The manual covers the unboxing process, detailed assembly steps for the base, column, and beam components, and final sealing and adjusting procedures to ensure accuracy. It includes specific instructions for different model variants, such as the 854F50P and 954F100P.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Unpacking
• Scale Assembly Instructions
• Final Sealing and Adjusting
• Scale Operation Instructions
• Base Assembly Parts List
• Column Assembly Parts List
• Beam Assembly Parts List
• Double Beam Assembly Parts List
• Parts Diagrams

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What condition must the scale meet before operation?

The scale must be set up and operated on a level surface, indicated when the air bubble is in the target on the bulls-eye level.

What should I do if the beam tip is not centered in the Trig Loop?

Turn the Zero Adjust Screw until it is centered.

How is the item's weight calculated when the beam balances?

It is the value indicated by the Sliding Poise plus the face value of the Counterpoise Weights used.

What surface must the scale be set up and operated on?

It must be set up and operated on a level surface, with the air bubble in the target on the bulls-eye level.