Name of Laboratory : Chitungwiza Central Hospital Revision Number : 0

Department : Quality Effective Date : 26/09/2012

Document Number : Page number
Title : How To Use A Balance Authorized By :


1.PURPOSE: Weigh minute amounts.


2.RESPONSIBILITY : Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician.


5.METHOD

Turning on the Balance
1. Before using the balance, clean and make sure the balance is on a flat ground away from
vibration.
2. Switch on the balance.
3. A stable sign[ ~ ] is shown when the balance is in stable condition. It switches off if its
not stable.
4. A zero symbol is on to the left of the display [ 0 ].

How To Weigh
1. If required press [ O/T ] to zero the balance.
2. If a container is used, press [ O/T] to tare the balance.
3. When the display shows zero, place the item to be weight.
Only the net weight will be displayed.
4. After weighing each item, clean the balance to avoid imprecision.
5. After a days work, clean the balance.


6.RESULTS:


7.REFERENCES :

(i) Equipment manual : page 4 Adam Equipment manual.
(ii) Monica Cheesbrough : Part 1 page 130.