Care and Maintenance
76  Cubis MSE Operating Instructions
Care and Maintenance
Service
Regular servicing by a Sartorius technician will extend the service life of your balance 
and ensure its continued weighing accuracy� Sartorius offers its customers service 
contracts with regular maintenance intervals ranging from 1 month to 2 years�  
The frequency of the maintenance intervals depends on the operating conditions 
and user‘s tolerance requirements�
Repairs
Repair work must only be carried out by trained service technicians� Repairs 
performed by untrained persons may result in considerable hazards for the user�
The device should be unplugged during repair work�
  3  Unplug the power cord from the outlet� 
Repair work must only be performed by Sartorius-trained service technicians� 
If required: Please contact your Sartorius dealer!
Cleaning the Balance
Ensure that no dust or liquid enters the balance weighing system�
  3  Do not use aggressive cleaning agents (solvents or similar�
Isolate from supply voltage: Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and 
unplug any data cables connected to the balance� 
Make sure all equipment operators have received proper instructions when working 
with hazardous or toxic materials�  
Failure to follow correct handling procedures can result in breakage of parts or 
spillage of liquids or other substances�  
Make sure the necessary protective clothing or equipment is worn,  such as 
protective gloves, clothing, eyewear�  
All safety regulations applicable in the laboratory must be observed�  
When using the balance in the chemical industry, handle defective or device parts 
to be cleaned according to respective regulations� 
Models with a Readability of >1 mg: 
–  These models meet the requirements of protection class IP54�  
    The IP protection only applies to the balance housing and not to the AC adapter� 
–  The IP protection is only guaranteed when the weighing pan is mounted� 
–   The IP protection is limited when the data interfaces are used� Retain the cover 
cap for the data output� When the data output is not in use, reapply the cover 
cap to protect it against vapors, moisture, and dust or dirt�
  t  Open the panels of the analytical draft shield completely�
t   Clean the housing and interior of the balance with a cloth lightly moistened 
with a soap solution�
t   Dry all parts with a soft, dry cloth or use blotting paper to absorb dampness� 
Then replace all dried parts�
t   Remove panels from the analytical draft shield and clean them with 
commercially available glass cleaner� Dry the panels� 
Then reinstall them to the balance�