CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
Adven
turer ™ Balances Service Manual 1 Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com
1 GETTING STARTED
1.1 Introduction
This service manual contains the information needed to perform routine maintenance and service
on the Ohaus Adventurer (AX) Precision and Analytical balances.
Before servicing the balance, you should be familiar with the Instruction Manual which is packed
with every balance.
1.2 Service Facilities
To service a balance, 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.
Use an approved Electro-Static Device.
1.3 Tools and Test Equipment Required
1.3.1 Special Tools
1. Fixture P/N 923345 Corp. Item No. 00923345 for use with 150g to 410g Load Cells.
2. Fixture P/N 923389 Corp. Item No. 00923389 for use with 510g to 4100g Load Cells.
