Introduction; Safety - Rice Lake CLS-M Installation & Service Manual

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Introduction

This manual is for trained and qualified personnel responsible for installing and servicing the CLS-M. This manual covers
information on the installation and service of the scale carriage, coiled interface cable and the power/communication box.
Manuals are available for viewing and/or downloading from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
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Warranty information can be found on the website at
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Safety

Safety Signal Definitions:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Includes
DANGER hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. Includes
WARNING hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or corruption
IMPORTANT
to and loss of data.
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood.
Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake
Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
Some procedures described in this manual require work inside the power/communication box. These procedures are to be
performed by qualified service personnel only.
Take all necessary safety precautions when installing the scale carriage including wearing safety shoes, protective eye wear, and
using the proper tools.
Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
Do not operate without all shields and guards in place.
Do not jump on the scale.
Do not use for purposes other then weight taking.
Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
Do not use any load bearing component that is worn beyond 5% of the original dimension.
Do not use this product if any of the components are cracked.
Do not exceed the rated load limit of the unit.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the unit.
Do not remove or obscure warning labels.
Do not use near water.
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.
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General Safety
WARNING
Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death.
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