Rice Lake Scout Pro Series Portable, Ohaus - Service Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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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 ® Pro Balances. The contents of this manual is contained in five chapters and are
listed as follows:
Chapter 1 Introduction - Contains information regarding service facilities, tools, test equipment,
calibration masses and specifications.
Chapter 2 Diagnosis - Contains a diagnostic guide for troubleshooting problems and error code
tables.
Chapter 3 Repair Procedures - Contains disassembly/assembly and replacement procedures.
Chapter 4 Testing - Contains an operational test, a segment display test and performance tests.
Chapter 5 Drawings and Parts Lists - Contains an exploded view drawing and a parts list.
Before servicing the balance, you should be familiar with the Instruction Manual which is packed with
every balance. The procedures in this manual assumes the technician performing them has a working
knowledge of the use of standard hand tools and the repair of precision instruments.
1.2 SERVICE FACILITIES
To service the Scout ® Pro balances, the service area should meet the following requirements:
• Should be temperature controlled and meet the balance specifications for temperature
environmental requirements. See specifications for temperature ranges of the various
models.
• Must be free of vibrations such as fork lift trucks close by, large motors, etc.
• Must be free of air currents or drafts from air conditioning/heating ducts, open windows,
people walking by, fans, etc.
• Area must be clean and air must not contain excessive dust particles.
• Work surface must be stable and level.
• Work surface must not be exposed to direct sunlight or radiating heat sources.