Safety Instructions - HBK Z30A Mounting Instructions

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Use in accordance with the regulations
Z30A type force transducers are used for high‐precision force measurements and for
force reference measurements (transfer standard). Use for any additional purpose shall
be deemed to be not in accordance with the regulations.
In the interests of safety, the transducer should only be operated as described in the
Mounting Instructions. It is also essential to observe the appropriate legal and safety
regulations for the application concerned during use. The same applies to the use of
accessories.
The transducer is not a safety element within the meaning of its use as intended. Proper
and safe operation of this transducer requires proper transportation, correct storage,
assembly and mounting and careful operation and maintenance.
General dangers of failing to follow the safety instructions
The Z30A force transducer corresponds to the state of the art and is fail‐safe. The
transducers can give rise to remaining dangers if they are inappropriately installed and
operated by untrained personnel.
Everyone involved with the installation, commissioning, maintenance or repair of a force
transducer must have read and understood the Mounting Instructions and in particular
the technical safety instructions.
Remaining dangers
The scope of supply and performance of the transducer covers only a small area of force
measurement technique. In addition, equipment planners, installers and operators should
plan, implement and respond to the safety engineering considerations of force
measurement technique in such a way as to minimise remaining dangers. Prevailing
regulations must be complied with at all times. There must be reference to the remaining
dangers connected with force measurement technique.
Prohibition of own conversions and modifications
The transducer must not be modified from the design or safety engineering point of view
except with our express agreement. Any modification shall exclude all liability on our part
for any damage resulting therefrom.
Qualified personnel
These transducers are only to be installed by qualified personnel strictly in accordance
with the technical data and with the safety rules and regulations which follow. It is also
essential to observe the appropriate legal and safety regulations for the application
concerned. The same applies to the use of accessories.
Z30A
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS