Safety Instructions - HBM RTN/M2 Series Mounting Instructions

Safety instructions

1 Safety instructions
In cases where a breakage would cause injury to persons or damage to equip­
ment, the user must take appropriate safety measures (such as fall protection,
overload protection, etc.).
It is essential to comply with the relevant accident prevention regulations. In
particular you should take into account the limit loads quoted in the specifica­
tions.
Use in accordance with the regulations
The weighing modules have been designed for weighing applications. Use for
any additional purpose shall be deemed to be not in accordance with the
regulations.
In the interests of safety, the weighing modules 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 weighing modules are not safety elements within the meaning of its use as
intended. Proper and safe operation of this weighing module requires proper
transportation, correct storage, assembly and mounting and careful operation
and maintenance.
General dangers due to non‐observance of the safety instructions
The weighing modules correspond to the state of the art and are fail‐safe. The
weighing modules can give rise to residual dangers if they are inappropriately
installed and operated by untrained personnel.
Everyone involved with the installation, commissioning, maintenance or repair
of a weighing module must have read and understood the Mounting
Instructions and in particular the technical safety instructions.
Residual dangers
The scope of supply and performance of the weighing modules covers only a
small area of weighing technology. In addition, equipment planners, installers
and operators should plan, implement and respond to the safety engineering
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