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Safety Instructions
Only authorized service technicians trained by Sartorius are allowed to
open the weighing cell and A/D Converter enclosures, which are located
inside the weighing platform, for repair work according to Sartorius
Standard operating procedure.
Before opening the weighing cell or A/D Converter enclosure, make sure to
unplug the weighing platform from the power supply!
You are allowed to operate the weighing platform in a Zone 2 hazardous
area (in Europe). In this case, you must comply with the national electrical
code and applicable safety regulations of your country. To install the power
supply, please read the instructions in the section entitled "Separate Power
Connection" under "Getting Started."
lf you operate the weighing platform in a Zone 2 hazardous area outside
the Federal Republic of Germany, you must comply with the national
electrical code and applicable safety regulations of your country. For
information on the currently valid regulations applicable in your country,
please ask your local Sartorius Service technician, office or dealer
The weighing platform may not be operated in Zone 0, 1 or 10 hazardous
areas, as it does not have an EX approval certificate for these areas.
The enclosures inside the weighing platform are protected in conformance
with DIN VDE0165 so that potentially explosive vapors cannot enter.
The maximum surface temperature of the enclosure is below 80°C at a
maximum ambient temperature of 40°C.
Any tampering with the weighing platform by anyone, other than
installation of preload devices, will result in forfeiture of all claims
under the manufacturer's warranty.