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11.2. WEIGHING OPERATION 
11.2.1.  Good Weighing Practice 
In order to ensure long lasting use of a balance plus correct and reliable measurement of weighed 
loads, follow below procedures: 
 
•  Start the balance with no load on the weighing pan (permissible value of load on the weighing 
pan on balance start is  ±10% of its maximum capacity). 
 
•  Load the weighing pan steadily avoiding shocks: 
 
 
 
•  Place weighed loads centrally on the weighing pan:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
•  Avoid side loading, in particular side shocks: