Getting Started
Warranty
Do not miss out on the benefits of our full warranty. Please contact your local
Sartorius office or dealer for further information. Complete the warranty registration card, if available 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, vibration, 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 dama
ge.
Equipment Supplied
The equipment supplied includes the components listed below:
BL210S, BL120S, BL60S, GC503, GC103
– Balance/scale
– Weighing pan
– Pan support
– Shield ring
– Shield plate
– Dust cover
– AC adapter
– Gem tray (only with GC models)
– Calibration weight 100 g, F1
(only with model GC503)
BL150S
– Balance/scale
– Weighing pan
– Pan support
– Glass draft shield with cover
– AC adapter
Balances/scales with a readability of >0.01g
– Balance/scale
– Weighing pan
– Pan support (only on models with a round weighing pan)
– AC adapter
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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 substantially 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.
Information on Radio Frequency Interference
Warning!
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference, when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
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Setting up the Balance/Scale
Balances/Scales with an Analytical Draft Shield
Chamber:
§ Place the components listed below inside the chamber in the order given:
– Shield plate
– Shield ring
– Pan support
– Weighing pan
– Gem tray (only with GC models)
Balances/Scales with a Glass Draft Shield:
§ Place the components listed below inside the chamber in the order given:
– Draft shield base – place it on the balance/scale so that the edge for fitting the glass draft shield faces upwards and turn it until it is firmly in place
– Pan support
– Weighing pan
– Glass draft shield
– Draft shield cover – place it on the balance/scale so that the edge faces downwards
Balances/Scales with a Round Weighing Pan
§ Place the components listed below inside the chamber in the order given:
– Pan support
– Weighing pan
Balances/Scales with a Rectangular Weighing Pan:
§ Place the weighing pan on the balance/scale
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Connecting the Balance/Scale to AC Power/
Safety Precautions
Use only original Sartorius AC adapters:
– for Europe: 6971948 – for the RSA: 6971949
– for the U.S.: 6971947 – for Australia: 6971950
§ Insert the right-angle plug into the jack
§ The AC adapter rated to Class 2 can be plugged into any wall outlet without requiring any additional safety precautions
The ground is connected to the balance/scale housing, which can be additionally grounded for operation.
Using a Non-Rechargeable/Rechargeable Battery
(not for models BL210S, BL120S, BL60S, BL150S,
BL1500S, GC503, GC103, GM1502, GM2202,
GM1202)
$ A non-rechargeable or rechargeable battery is not included with the equipment supplied
!Use only a commercially available non-rechargeable or rechargeable 9-volt battery
!When using a rechargeable battery, always use an external charger to recharge the battery
§ Lay the balance/scale on its side
§ Open the battery compartment:
Lift the compartment cover
§ Insert the 9-volt (rechargeable) battery in the compartment
$ Make sure to connect the positive and negative poles correctly
!All used batteries are classified as waste that requires special handling (not “household” waste). Dispose of rechargeable batteries in accordance with the applicable special waste disposal regulations.
§ Close the battery compartment:
Press down on the cover until it clicks into place
Selecting the Line Voltage (Mains Voltage)
Use the following original AC adapters for selecting the line voltage:
– AC adapter TNG8, order no. 6971951 (universal) or
– AC adapter TNG8, order no. 6971952 (for the U.K.)
● Use the switch to toggle between 230 V and 115 V
Leveling the Balance/Scale
(only for models BL210S, BL120S, BL60S, BL150S,
BL1500S, GC503, GC103, GM1502, GM2202,
GM1202)
Level the balance/scale any time you set it up in a new location. Use only the 2 front feet of the balance/scale for leveling.
§ Turn the 2 rear feet until they are in position
(only on models BL1500S and GM1502, GM2202 and GM1202)
§ Turn the 2 front feet as shown here in the illustration until the air bubble is centered in the level indicator
> In most cases, this will require several adjustment steps
Anti-theft Locking Device
To protect against theft, use the mounting lug on the rear panel of the balance/scale.
● Secure the balance/scale at the place of installation, for example with a chain or a lock
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