KERN HFB Version 1.2 10/2012 Operating instructions / logbook Electronic Suspending Balance Table of Contents Technical Data ______________________________________________________________ 3 Dimensions _________________________________________________________________ 4 EC-Declaration of -Conformity ___________________________________________________ 5 General Safety Instructions ___________________________________________________ 6 The crane scales at a glance __________________________________________________ 9...
163 mm x 126 mm x 159 mm Housing material Synthetic material Material hook and shackle Nickel plated steel Net weight 2 kg Battery Size 23A (1 x 1.5V) Remote control (standard equipment) W x D x H 48 x 16 x 95 mm HFB-BA-e-1212...
EC-Declaration of -Conformity KERN & Sohn GmbH EC-Declaration of -Conformity EG-Konformitätserklärung EC-Declaration of -Conformity EC- Déclaration de conformité EC-Declaración de Conformidad EC-Dichiarazione di conformità EC-Conformiteitverklaring EC- Declaração de conformidade EC- Prohlášení o shode EC-Deklaracja zgodności EC-Заявление о соответствии Konformitäts- Wir erklären hiermit, dass das Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, erklärung...
Messrs. KERN & Sohn will not be liable under any circumstance. Messrs. KERN & Sohn cannot be held liable, if the crane scales are modified or used improperly and if damage is resulting from such use.
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This may damage the measuring system as well as safety-relevant parts. The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing. Warranty Warranty claims shall be voided in case ...
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Information is available on KERN’s home page (kern-sohn) with regard to the monitoring of balance test substances and the test weights required for this. In KERN’s accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and balances may be...
With the radio remote control operation will be more comfortable yet. Overview Fig. 1: Scales front and rear view Fig. 2: Radio remote control Eyelet Antenna Display Keyboard, see chapter 3.5 Keyboard Safety bracket Hook, revolvable Second display HFB-BA-e-1212...
TARE the data-hold function is active HOLD the current weighing unit is „kg“ the current weighing unit is „lb“ The LED display above is illuminated when the battery is being recharged. HFB-BA-e-1212...
Corrects the zero point of the balance. The display is ZERO button set to zero. ON/OFF key Turn on or off the balance Numerical input via the navigation buttons Button Navigation button Function Delete Digit selection Increase flashing digit Terminate input HFB-BA-e-1212...
Do not use on building sites. Suspended loads have to be observed constantly. Do not exceed the nominal load of crane scales. (Example) The product meets the requirements of the German Equipment and Product Safety Act. HFB-BA-e-1212...
(B), see chap. 9.2 „Regular maintenance“. Unpacking Once delivered and unpacked, crane scales will not be taken back. The crane scales have been sealed by Messrs. KERN. SAFETY The eyelet and the hooks are sealed by Sella tape. INSTRUCTIONS ...
(see chapter 9.3) If the dimensions of your first safety inspection do not match those of KERN, the balance must not be put into operation. In this case please contact a service partner authorized by Messrs. KERN.
If the safety bracket is missing or damaged, please contact the crane manufacturer in order to receive a hook with this safety equipment. Suspend the crane scales on the lower hook of a crane and close the safety bracket. The crane scale’s upper eyelet should rest in the saddle (2). HFB-BA-e-1212...
Do not stand or go under suspended loads. Do not use on building sites. Suspended loads have to be observed constantly. Do not exceed the nominal load of crane, crane scales or any kind of load attachment devices at the crane scales. (Example) HFB-BA-e-1212...
4. Lift-off the load slowly. When the load is fixed by slings, ensure that the load is well balanced on both sides and that the slings are correctly positioned HFB-BA-e-1212...
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Only use load attachment devices which guarantee a one-point suspension and where the scales can be suspended freely. Do not use too large load attachment devices which cannot guarantee a one-point suspension. HFB-BA-e-1212...
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Do not push or pull Do not pull the hook horizontally Do not use multiple suspensions HFB-BA-e-1212...
Press the ZERO button, the balance begins to reset to zero. The [] symbol over a appears. Automatic In the menu can be changed the amount of the automatic zero point correction, see chap. 6 / Function „F3 a2n“. HFB-BA-e-1212...
Overloading exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the balance, minus a possibly existing tare load, must be strictly avoided. This could cause damage to the balance. Exceeding the maximum load is indicated by the display „--ol-“. Unload balance or reduce preload. HFB-BA-e-1212...
Press the HOLD button to „freeze“ or to record the current weight value. It remains displayed until it is deleted. The [] symbol above HOLD appears. In order to delete the "frozen" or the recorded weight, press the HOLD button. The [] symbol above HOLD extinguishes. HFB-BA-e-1212...
Use the TARE button to switch over into the available Change settings settings. Press down and hold the ZERO button, the balance Confirm setting returns to the menu Exit menu / Return to Press the UNIT button. weighing mode HFB-BA-e-1212...
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F7 off of 0 Balance will switch-off automatically Automatic shutdown of 3 after the set period. function of 5 Selectable 0/3/5/15/20 minutes. of 10 of 20 F8 Grv Not documented F9 CAL Adjustment, see chapt. 7 * = default setting HFB-BA-e-1212...
Press the ZERO button. After successful adjustment the balance carries out a selftest, then it automatically returns to weighing mode. An adjusting error or incorrect adjusting weight will be indicated by the error message; repeat adjustment procedure HFB-BA-e-1212...
Err 17 Tare value out of range Reduce tare load Capacity of rechargeable Recharge battery Ba lo battery exhausted Should other error messages occur, switch balance off and then on again. If the error message remains, inform manufacturer. HFB-BA-e-1212...
If there arose discrepancies with the safety checklist, the balance must not more be put into operation. Do not repair the crane scales by yourself. Repair may only be carried out by service partners authorized by Messrs. KERN. Cleaning and Disposal Damage on the crane scales! ...
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Regular maintenance: Check the firm fit of the nut (A) and safety disk (B). Prior to each usage HFB-BA-e-1212...
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Every 12 months or If the enhanced maintenance has to be carried out by trained in any case after staff (KERN customer service). At this general revision all load carrying parts must be checked for gaps with magnetic 50 000 weighings...
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All inspections must be registered in the checklist (chap. 9.4). Every 5 years or All load carrying parts have to be exchanged by trained anyway after specialized staff (KERN customer service). 250 000 weighings Every 10 years or Replace the crane scales entirely...
Original dimensions crane scales, serial no.: ………………………………… Capacity ……………………………… Eyelet Hooks a (mm) b (mm) Wear and tear c (mm) d (mm) Angle α (°) Date ………………………………… Tester ……………………………………… These data can be found in the document attached to the balance. Please keep this document always available. HFB-BA-e-1212...
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3 months / 12 500 x 6 months / 25 000 x 9 months / 37500 x 12 months/ 50 000 x 15 months / 62 500 x 18 months / 75 000 x 21 months / 87 500 x HFB-BA-e-1212...
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57 months /237 500 x All load carrying parts have to be exchanged by a service partner authorised by KERN. 60 months/250000x bold letters = this maintenance work has to be carried out by a service partner authorized by KERN. HFB-BA-e-1212...
24 months / 100 000 x 36 months / 150 000 x 48 months / 200 000 x All load carrying parts have to be exchanged by a service partner authorised by KERN. 60 months / 250 000x HFB-BA-e-1212...
10. Appendix 10.1 Checklist „Enhanced maintenance“ (General revision) The enhanced maintenance has to be carried out by a service partner authorized by KERN. Crane scales Model ………………………………….. Serial no. …………………………………………….. Magnetic powder Screwed Interval Hooks Eyelet Date Name Signature test for cracks...
10.2 List „spare parts and repair of safety-relevant parts“ Repair has to be carried out by a service partner authorized by KERN. Model ………………………………….. Serial no. …………………………………………….. Crane scales Part Action Date Name Signature HFB-BA-e-1212...