KERN ABT-A01 Operating Manual

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5. Attach the platform assembly (sample dish and sifting bowl) to the rack of theweighing platform. In doing so, bear in mind that the centering of the upper sampledish matches the notch in the upper part of the weighing platform.6. Close the glass doors and connect the power supply for the balance. Wait for theauto test of the balance and the display message "oFF“. Some models additionallycarry out an automatic adjustment before displaying “oFF“. (Connect the balance tothe platform assembly but without any fluid in the glass beaker. )7. Turn on the balance by pressing the [ON/OFF] key, so that gram appears on thedisplay.8. Attach the holder with thermometer to the glass beaker. Fill the glass beaker withknown fluid (for density determination of solids) or test fluid (for density determinationof fluids).9. To be able to place the glass beaker in the centre of the platform, the platformassembly must first be removed from the rack.10. Reattach the platform assembly to the rack and ensure that the sifting bowl doesnot touch the glass beaker.11. Observe the waiting time until the test fluid, the known fluid, the instruments orthe plummet have the same temperature. For the balance also observe the requiredwarm-up time. (For details please refer to the operating instructions for the balance)Attention:• The platform for the beaker must not touch the frame!• When the density set is installed, correct adjustment is not possible. Toachieve correct adjustment reinsert the weighing plate.28 ABT-A01-BA-defsi-0710