Below-Balance/Scale Weighing
A port for a below-balance/scale weighing hanger
is located on the bottom of the balance/scale.
$ Below-balance/scale weighing is not permitted in
legal metrology.
§ Open cover plate on the bottom of the
balance/scale.
Important: set the balance/scale on its side to access
the cover plate. DO NOT turn the balance/scale
upside-down!
§ Using the built-in hook 1: Attach the sample
(e.g., using a suspension wire) to the hanger.
$ Bore hole 2 (not on models ED153.., ED822..,
ED8201, ED5201, or ED2201): Carefully fasten the
special hanger, or order a hanger directly from
Sartorius.
$ Install a shield for protection against drafts
if necessary.
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