3
Getting Started
Warranty
Do not miss out on the benefits of our
full warranty. Complete the warranty
registration card, indicating the date
of installation, and return the card
to your Sartorius office or dealer.
Storage and Shipping Conditions
Do not expose the balance/scale to
shocks, vibrations, moisture or extreme
temperatures.
Unpacking the Balance/Scale
§ After unpacking the balance/
scale, check it immediately for
any visible damage as a result of
rough handling during shipment.
$ If you see any sign of damage,
proceed as directed in the chapter
entitled “Care and Maintenance,”
under the section on “Safety
Inspection.”
Save the box and all parts of the
packaging until you have successfully
installed your balance/scale. Only the
original packaging provides the best
protection for shipment. Before packing
your balance/scale, unplug all
connected cables to prevent damage.
Equipment Supplied
The equipment supplied includes the
components listed below:
– Balance/scale
– Weighing pan/load plate
– Pan support (only with models that
have a round weighing pan)
– Glass draft shield
(only with model BL150S)
– AC adapter
– Operating instructions
Installation Instructions
Your balance/scale is designed to
provide reliable weighing results under
normal ambient conditions. When
choosing a location to set up your
balance/scale, observe the following
so that you will be able to work with
added speed and accuracy:
– Set up the balance/scale on
a stable, even surface
– Avoid placing the balance/scale
in close proximity to a heater or
otherwise exposing the balance/
scale to heat or direct sunlight
– Protect the balance/scale
from drafts that come from open
windows or doors
– Avoid exposing the balance/scale
to extreme vibrations during
weighing
– Protect the balance/scale from
aggressive chemical vapors
– Do not expose the balance/
scale to extreme moisture over long
periods
Conditioning the Balance/Scale:
Moisture in the air can condense
on the surfaces of a cold balance/scale
whenever it is brought into a substan-
tially warmer place. If you transfer
the balance/scale to a warmer area,
make sure to condition it for about
2 hours at room temperature, leaving it
unplugged from AC power.