
BAKERS DOUGH SCALE INSTRUCTIONS
The Edlund Company, Inc. of Burlington, Vermont USA, manufactures bakers Dough
Scales, models BDSS and BDS. Each scale comes complete with measuring weights, an
oversize white plastic scoop and scoop counterweight.
The scoop counterweight is designed to oset the empty weight of the scoop. For
accurate results, they must always be used together. The counter weight must be
calibrated prior to using the scoop. To do this:
1. Place the scoop on the left hand platform.
2. Remove the cover of the scoop
counterweight and place the cover and the
container on the right hand platform.
3. Be sure that the poise is at the zero
position of the ounce beam.
4. Fill the plastic container with salt until the
platforms oat and are in balance.
5. Secure the top to the counterweight
The scale can be operated using the scoop as follows:
1. Place the scoop on the left hand platform and the adjusted counterweight on
2. To weigh product in pound increments, place the appropriate measuring
weights on the right platform and add the product to the scoop until the
3. The scale beam measures in ¼ oz./5g Increments up to 1 pound/500g. For
measuring product of 1 lb or less, slide the poise to appropriate notch, (i.e. 8
oz.), and add product to the scoop until the platforms oat.
4. Weight is measured by adding together the pounds of free weight placed on
the right platform and number of ounces selected on the scale beam.
Ex. If you wish to weigh 4 lbs. 8 oz./2250g Of our in the scoop, add the four-pound
weight to the right hand platform, move the poise to the 8-ounce/250g position and pour
our in the scoop until the platforms oat evenly.