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Connecting the Balance/Scale
to AC Power
! Use only the AC adapter for
optimal performance and safety.
§ Insert plug into the jack (located
on back of balance/scale)
§ Plug the AC adapter into an
electrical outlet
! LISTED power supply 11 V–21 V
compliant with NEC Class 2 out-
put.
Below-Balance/Under-Scale Weighing
A port for a below-balance weighing
hanger is located on the bottom of
the balance/scale.
§ Open the cover plate on the
bottom of the balance/scale.
§ Attach the sample (e.g., using
a suspension wire) to the hanger.
$ Install a shield for protection
against drafts if necessary.
Installing the Battery
(not for model MXX-123)
$ Batteries are not included with
the equipment supplied
! Use only commercially available
9V batteries.
! If you use a rechargeable bat-
tery, recharge it with an external
battery charger.
§ Lay the balance/scale on its side
§ Open the battery compartment:
remove the compartment cover
§ Install the battery in the com-
partment
$ Make sure the polarity is correct.
§ Close the battery compartment:
slide the cover into position until
it snaps into place
! Do not throw away used batter-
ies with normal household
waste. Rechargeable batteries
contain toxic materials and must
be disposed of in accordance
with local waste disposal regula-
tions.