Spirit level
Air bubble
5. OPERATION
5.1 Rendering the scale operational
Releasing/locking the
Checking the position
of the beam
36 •
1. Place the scale on a firm and level surface.
2. Verified models: align the scale by turning its feet so
that the air bubble is in the exact centre of the spirit
level.
NOTE
Alignment of the scale must be checked and
corrected every time the location of the scale is
changed.
The beam must be locked in position when the device
is transported and when the tray is to be placed on the
beam
housing. The beam must be released before weighing.
Push the locking lever upwards.
The beam is released.
Push the locking lever downwards.
The beam is locked in position.
1. Ensure that the beam is released (see previous
section).
2. Ensure that there is no load on the scale.