6 Entris
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 BCE Operating Instructions
  Safety Instructions
Figures on the Operating Display 
The figures on the operating display of the device may deviate 
from those in these instructions.
2  Safety Instructions
2.1  Intended Use
The device is a high-resolution balance, which can be used 
indoors, e.g. in industrial areas. The device was developed for 
the accurate determination of the mass of materials in liquid, 
paste, powder, or solid form.
Appropriate containers must be used for loading each type of 
material.
The device is exclusively designed for use according to these 
instructions. Any further use beyond this is considered 
improper. 
If the device is not used properly: the protective systems of the 
device may be impaired. This can lead to unforeseeable personal 
injury or property damage.
Operating Conditions for the Device
Do not use the device in potentially explosive environments. 
The device may only be used indoors.
The device may only be used with the equipment and under the 
operating conditions described in the Technical Data section of 
these instructions. 
Modifications to the Device
You may not modify or repair the device or make any technical 
changes. Any retrofitting or technical changes to the device are 
only permitted with prior written permission from Sartorius.
2.2  Personnel Qualification
If people who do not have sufficient knowledge on the safe 
handling of the device carry out work on the device: Those 
people may injure themselves or other people nearby.
 t Ensure that all individuals working on the device possess 
the necessary knowledge and qualifications (description see 
Chapter “1.3 Target Groups”, page 5).
 t If a particular qualification is indicated for the actions 
described: Have these activities carried out by the required 
target group.
 t If no particular qualification is indicated for the actions 
described: Have these activities carried out by the “user” 
target group.
2.3  Significance of these Instructions
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can have 
serious consequences, e.g. exposure of individuals to electrical, 
mechanical, or chemical hazards. 
 t Before working with the device: Read the instructions 
carefully and completely.
 t If these instructions are lost, request a replacement or 
download the latest version from the Sartorius website 
(www.sartorius.com).
 t Ensure that the information contained in these instructions 
is available to all individuals working on the device.
2.4  Proper Working Order of the Device
A damaged device or worn parts may lead to malfunctions or 
cause hazards which are difficult to recognize.
 t Only operate the device when it is safe and in perfect 
working order.
 t In the event of damage to the housing, disconnect the 
device from the power supply and prevent it from being 
restarted.
 t Do not open the device housing. Have any malfunctions or 
damage repaired immediately by Sartorius Service.
 t Comply with the maintenance intervals (for intervals and 
maintenance work, see Chapter “9.2 Cleaning the Device”, 
page 30). 
2.5  Symbols on the Device
All symbols appearing on the device, such as warnings and 
safety labels, must be legible.
 t Do not conceal, remove, or modify the symbols.
 t Replace the symbols if they become illegible.