MRS-BA-defsi-0410 823 Set up3.1 UnpackingThe MRS 120-3 moisture analyzer comes in environmentally-friendly packaging, specifically developed for this precisioninstrument, which provides optimum protection for the instrumentduring transportation.NOTERetain the original packaging in order to avoid the MRS 120-3moisture analyzer becoming damaged in transit when it is shipped ortransported and to store the MRS 120-3 under optimum conditions ifit is out of operation for an extended period.Follow instructions carefully when you unpack the MRS 120-3moisture analyzer in order to avoid damaging it:• Unpack the instrument carefully and gently. This is a precisioninstrument.• When temperatures outside are very low, the balance shouldfirst be stored for a few hours in the unopened transportpackage in a dry room at normal room temperature, so that nocondensation settles on the balance when it is unpacked.• Check the moisture analyzer for any external visible signs ofdamage immediately after you unpack it. If you find that it hasbeen damaged in transit, notify your KERN service agentimmediately.• If the MRS 120-3 moisture analyzer is not being put intooperation immediately after purchase, store it in a dry placewith minimal fluctuations in temperature (Cap.3.2.2 “ Storage”)• Read these Operating Instructions carefully before operating thebalance, even if you have used KERN equipment before and payparticular attention to the safety instructions (Cap.2 “Safety”).