1. Using the triple beam balance

2. Using the Balance 1)Zero the balance 2)Put the object on the pan 3)Slide the heaviest rider until the pointer drops, back up one notch 4)Repeat with next heaviest rider 5)Slide the lightest rider until the pointer is at 0 again 6)Add the riders

3. ALWAYS Zero the balance The pointer should line up PERFECTLY with the zero This example is NOT lined up at 0 To get the balance zeroed, turn the zero adjustment knob

4. USING the balance Move the heaviest rider over until the beam drops, then BACK UP ONE SLOT Put the object on the pan

5. USING the balance Move the next heaviest rider over until the beam drops, then BACK UP ONE SLOT

6. USING the balance Slide the lightest rider over until the pointer reaches 0

7. Add up the riders 200 90 6.46 296.46