Safety Precautions; Installation - OHAUS DEFENDER SERIES User Manual

INTRODUCTION
This manual covers installation, and maintenance instructions for the Ohaus Defender
this manual completely before installation and operation.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For safe and dependable operation of this product, please comply with the following precautions:
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INSTALLATION

Unpacking
Unpack and inspect the product to make sure that all components have been included. The package includes the
following:
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Defender Series Base
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Weighing Pan
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User Guide
When purchased as a complete Defender Series Scale, the package will also include:
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Indicator
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Column Assembly
ASSEMBLY
Weighing Pan
Remove the shipping spacers, and place the weighing pan securely over the rubber load pads on the top frame of
the base.
Note: Not included with some models.
Wiring Connections
When connecting the base to an Ohaus indicator equipped with the matching circular connector, push the base
connector onto the indicator connector and turn the locking ring clockwise to lock it in place.
When connecting the base to an indicator that does not have the matching connector, install the optional load cell
cable adapter (P/N 30429931sold separately) to the indicator using the wiring codes in Table 1. Then attach the
load cell cable to the cable adapter.
Note: As an alternate wiring method, cut off the connector, strip the wires and attach them to the indicator using
the wiring codes in Table 1.
 Detailed instructions that describe how to prepare the load cell cable for connection to the terminal block
inside an indicator.
Operate the base only under ambient conditions specified in these instructions.
Ensure that the load cell cable does not pose an obstruction or tripping hazard.
Do not operate the base in hazardous environments or unstable locations.
Do not drop loads on the base.
Do not lift the base by the top frame; always lift from the bottom frame when moving the
base.
Service should only be performed by authorized personnel.
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Series Base. Please read
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