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HARVARD TRIP BALANCE Series 1400 and 1500 Instruction Manual...
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Built-in sliding masses on the side beam, Model 1450-SD, is usually sufficient for this purpose. The 1450-SD Balance is a single side beam model. The 1500 Series (Models 1550-SD and 1560-SD) are double side beam models for higher capacity weighing. Maximum Balance capacity for all Harvard Trip Balances is 2kg/5lbs.
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Harvard Trip Balances are shipped as follows: • Completely assembled Balance • Instruction manual • Warranty card Your new precision Balance has been packed in a carton specifically designed to protect it during shipment. Follow these instructions and your Balance will be operational in just a few minutes.
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Weighing Once the zero balance has been checked, proceed as follows: 1. Place the unknown mass on the left Platform. 2. Move the large Poise on the lower Beam to the right until it reaches the first notch which will cause the right Platform to drop. 3.
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Specific Gravity Determination A Clamp and Rod Support, Ohaus part number 183-00, is an accessory used to elevate the Balance for suspending a specimen in water. The rod is inserted into the 1/2 inch recess on the underside of the Base. By means of a fine wire or thread, the specimen is attached to the Check Pin which connects the Platform Loop to the Check Rod.
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SERVICE INFORMATION For service assistance in the United States, please call Ohaus Corporation toll-free at (800) 526-0659. An Ohaus Product Service Specialist will be available to help you. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 1450-SD 1550-SD 1560-SD Capacity (g/lb) 2000 2000 2000 Weigh beam capacity x readability 10g x 0.1g...
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Ohaus. In lieu of a properly returned warranty registration card, the warranty period shall begin on the date of shipment to the authorized dealer.
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