8.0 Care and Maintenance
Your precision balance does not require a lot of maintenance, however, there are a few
things you can do to keep your balance operating properly.
1. Keep the balance housing and weighing platform clean and free of debris. Clean
with a soft cloth dampened with detergent as necessary.
2. Remove batteries for long term storage. (See the section on battery
replacement.)
Battery Replacement
You can expect approximately 20 hours of use when powering the balance with
batteries. Use only alkaline batteries of the correct size and pay close attention to the
markings (+ or -) inside the battery compartment.
Your balance should look similar to one of the two pictured below. Detailed instructions
are for models using screws to hold the lid in place only.
1. Remove the two screws holding the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the
scale.
2. Gently pry up the battery cover and remove.
3. Insert the correct number of batteries.
4. Replace cover and tighten screws.
5. Return balance to upright position and press the On/Off button to turn the scale
on and resume normal weighing or counting functions.
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