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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This service manual contains the information needed to perform routine maintenance
and service on the Ohaus Scout Electronic Balances, 200g, 400g and 600g capacities.
The contents of this manual is contained in five chapters and are listed as follows:
Chapter 1 Introduction - Contains information regarding service facilities, tools and
test equipment, measuring masses, and specifications.
Chapter 2 Theory of Operation - Contains information on the mechanical and
electronic functions of the balance.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting - Contains a diagnosis/diagnostics chart and error
message table.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Procedures - Contains preventive maintenance procedures,
performance tests and adjustments, disassembly/replacement procedures, adjust-
ments and calibration procedures.
Chapter 5 Drawings and Parts Lists - Contains an exploded view of the balance
identifying all components and a schematic. Each item on the exploded view is
numbered. These numbers appear in parenthesis throughout the manual after a
particular part to aid in identifying its location which is shown on the exploded view
drawing, Figure 5-1 in Chapter 5.
Before servicing the balance, you should be familiar with the Instruction Manual which
is packed with every balance.
1.2 SERVICE FACILITIES
To service the Scout Electronic Balances, the service area should meet the following
requirements:
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Should be temperature controlled and meet the balance specifications for
temperature environmental requirements. See specifications for tempera-
ture ranges of the various models.
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Must be free of vibrations such as fork lift trucks close by, large motors, etc.
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Must be free of air currents or drafts from air conditioning/heating ducts, open
windows, people walking by, fans, etc.
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Area must be clean and air must not contain excessive dust particles.
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Work surface must be stable and level.
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Work surface must not be exposed to direct sunlight or radiating heat sources.
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