Salter Brecknell 308BP - Manual (Page 9)

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3.3.2 TARING AN ITEM
To weigh an item in a container, the weight of that container must first be subtracted from the
overall weight to obtain an accurate weight reading. This is known as taring.
1. Select the desired weighing unit by pressing the UNITS key until that unit is indicated on
the display.
2. Place the empty container on the scale’s platter and allow the weight indication to
stabilize.
3. Press the ZERO key.
4. Place the material to be weighed in the container and allow the weight indication to
stabilize.
5. Read the weight shown on the display.
3.3.3 CLEARING A TARE
1. To clear a tare, take everything off of the scale’s platter and press the ZERO key.