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Below-Balance Weighing
A port for a below-balance weighing hanger
is located on the bottom of the balance.
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Below-balance weighing is not permitted in legal metrology.
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Open cover plate on the bottom of the balance.
Important: set the balance on its side to access the cover plate. DO NOT turn the
balance upside-down.
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Using the built-in hook
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: Attach the sample (e.g., using a suspension wire)
to the hanger.
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Install a shield for protection against drafts if necessary.
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