4  Care and Maintenance
4.1 Cleaning
Electrical hazard from voltage or current!
Disconnect the AC adapter (if connected) from 
the mains. Unplug any connected data cables 
from the ex-link converter. Never open the scale 
or the AC adapter.
The parts contained in these cannot be cleaned, 
repaired, or replaced by the operator.
 − Make sure that no liquid or dust gets into the scale or the 
AC adapter.
 − Only use soft brushes and cloths for cleaning.
 − Never use cleaning agents that contain solvents or 
abrasive ingredients (e.g., scouring cream, steel wool). 
This can ultimately damage the equipment.
Do not clean the following parts with acetone or 
aggressive cleaning agents:  
Mains socket, data interface, labels, and all other 
plastic parts.
Cleaning the Control Panel
t Turn off the device before cleaning the control panel, 
since touching the screen could trigger unwanted inputs.
Cleaning the Scale Housing
t Clean the device using a mild cleaning agent. 
t Use a soft cloth to dry the device.
4.2 Maintenance
Electrical hazard from voltage or current!
Repair work on the (optional) AC adapter must 
only be carried out by trained service 
technicians. Contact the Sartorius Service Center 
or a Sartorius dealer for proper repairs.
To ensure the continued accuracy of your scale, we 
recommend scheduling regular servicing at least once a year. 
The Sartorius Service Center offers different service contracts 
with maintenance intervals that are tailored to your needs.
A calibration certificate should always be issued as part of 
every maintenance session. Safety inspections of the AC 
adapter and its connections must be performed at appropriate 
intervals by a qualified electrician (e.g., every 2 years).
5 Disposal
Packaging
The packaging is made of environmentally 
friendly materials that can be used as 
secondary raw materials. If the packaging is 
no longer needed, it can be disposed of by 
local waste disposal authorities.
Device
The equipment, including accessories and 
empty non-rechargeable and rechargeable 
batteries, does not belong in your regular 
household waste; this equipment is manu-
factured from high-grade materials which 
can be recycled and reused. European 
Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and 
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) requires that 
electrical and electronic equipment be 
collected and disposed of separately from 
other unsorted municipal waste, with the 
aim of recycling it. The crossed-out waste bin 
symbol indicates that separate collection is 
required.
In Germany and several other countries, Sartorius itself 
assumes responsibility for the return and legally compliant 
disposal of its electronic and electrical products. These 
products may not be placed with household waste or brought 
to collection centers run by local public disposal operations 
– not even by small commercial operators. Please contact the 
Sartorius Service Center.
In countries that are not members of the European Economic 
Area (EEA) or where no Sartorius subsidiaries or dealerships 
are located, please contact your local authorities or a 
commercial disposal operator.
Prior to disposal and/or scrapping of the equipment, 
any batteries should be removed and disposed of at local 
collection points.
Sartorius will not take back equipment 
contaminated with hazardous materials (ABC 
contamination) – either for repair or disposal.
Addresses for Disposal
Detailed information with service addresses for the disposal of 
your device can be found on our website (www.sartorius.com).
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