Safety Instructions - HBM PW29P Mounting Instructions

Safety instructions

1 Safety instructions
Appropriate use
Load cells of the PW29P... type series are designed for technical weighing
applications within the load limits stipulated in the specifications. Any other use
is not appropriate.
Load cells may only be installed by qualified personnel in compliance with the
specifications and with the safety requirements and regulations of these
mounting instructions. It is also essential to observe the applicable legal and
safety regulations for the application concerned. The same applies to the use
of accessories.
Load cells are not intended for use as safety components. Please also follow
the instructions in the "Additional safety precautions" section. Proper and safe
operation of the load cells requires proper transportation, correct storage, siting
and mounting, and careful operation.
Load carrying capacity limits
The data in the technical data sheets must be complied with when using the
load cells. In particular, the respective maximum loads specified must never be
exceeded. The values stated in the technical data sheets must not be
exceeded, for example, for
S Limit load
S Limit load at max. eccentricity
S Limit lateral loading
S Breaking loads
S Temperature limits
S Limits of electrical loading capacity
Note, that when several load cells are installed in a scale, there is not always
an even distribution of load on the individual load cells.
PW29P 3
A03578_02_Y00_00 HBM: public