engineering personnel should be consulted before using the system to measure
dynamic loads.
Avoid bending, twisting, side loading and off-axis loading.
When connecting the load cell in order to measure forces or loads, special care should
be taken in choosing appropriate shackles or other connecting accessories that will
permit free movement and prevent bending moments and twisting in the load cell.
Always use shackles with a S.W.L. (Safe Working Load) equal to, or greater than the
system's rated capacity.
Check the system thoroughly before use, including the lifting accessories which are
included with some Ron systems. Do not use a damaged system.
We recommend that the system is checked occasionally by lifting a known weight.
Further, the system should be sent back to the manufacturer or to an authorized
service center for general examination once every year.
System calibration should at first be performed annually in an authorized laboratory
unless local laws, regulations, or other policies require alternative intervals. Once the
user becomes familiar with the particular needs of their system, the need for
calibration may vary.
Between calibrations, the user can verify whether the systems are still calibrated
correctly by using a known weight.
Calibration verification and adjustment must be performed with extreme care. An
erroneous calibration adjustment will result in false readings, which could be
dangerous.
If there is any doubt as to the reliability of the load indication, do not use the system
with an unknown load. To check its reliability, use a known load preferably with a
value of more than 50% and less than 100% of the system’s rated capacity. Never use
a weight that is more than the rated capacity.
The permitted temperature range appears in the Ron system specifications.
Do not allow the system to overheat or fall below the minimum permitted
temperature, as doing so may be dangerous and cause damage.
Take particular care not to expose the system to ionizing radiation.
