KERN & SOHN MGB 150K100 - Manual (Page 4)

2 Basic Information (General)
2.1 Proper use
These balance is used to calculate the weight of people in the private sphere.
Utilisation of this balance in the medical field is not permissible.
The weighing process requires that the person stands on the weighing plate in a way
that provides even weight distribution over the entire weighing plate. As soon as a
stable weighing value is reached the weighing value can be read.
2.2 Improper Use
Do not use balance for dynamic weighings. The removal or addition of small amounts
of load may result in the display of inaccurate weighing results! (Example: Slowly
draining fluids from a container on the balance.)
Do not leave permanent load on the weighing plate. This may damage the measuring
system.
Take care to avoid impacts and overloading of balance above the specified maximum
load (max) under all circumstances. This could cause damage to the balance.
Never operate balance in explosive environment. The serial version is not explosion
protected.
The structure of the balance may not be modified. This may lead to incorrect
weighing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the balance.
The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of
use must be released by KERN in writing.
2.3 Warranty
Warranty claims shall be voided in case
ƒ Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored
ƒ The appliance is used outside the described uses
ƒ The appliance is modified or opened
ƒ Mechanical damage and damage caused by media, liquids
ƒ Natural wear and tear
ƒ The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
ƒ The measuring system is overloaded
ƒ Dropping the balance
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