Type approved balance sealing – Ohaus AS Series Electronic Balances User Manual
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BASE OF BALANCE
LEAD AND WIRE SEAL
BRACKET
SECURITY SCREW
TYPE APPROVED BALANCE SEALING
TYPE APPROVED BALANCE SEALING
TYPE APPROVED BALANCE SEALING
TYPE APPROVED BALANCE SEALING
TYPE APPROVED BALANCE SEALING
Analytical Standard Balances, Models AS60E, AS120E and AS200E may be sealed
for type approved applications. Factory sealed balances include a bracket, lead seal
and wire and security screw as shown in the figure below.
Type approved balances are Class I devices, consult local Weights and Measures
officials to determine scaling requirements. If the balance needs to be sealed in the
field, a wrench has been provided.
After the balance has been set up properly and the menus are locked out (LFT menu
selection set ON), proceed as follows to seal the balance:
1.
Turn OFF and unplug the balance. Remove the Draft Shield, Spill Ring and Pan.
2.
Turn the balance over and locate the access hole to the lock out switch.
3.
Remove the existing screw next to the access hole and discard.
4.
Place the Bracket supplied over the access hole and secure with the Security
Screw supplied. Tighten with the Wrench supplied.
5.
Obtain the Lead Seal and wire. Pass the wire through the Security Screw and
the eyelet on the Bracket as shown in the illustration.
6.
Crimp the lead seal tightly. Turn the balance over and reinstall items removed.