KERN CH Version 3.2 08/2014 Operating instructions / Logbook Electronic Suspending Balance Contents T ec hnic al data ______________________________________________________________ 3 Dimensions _________________________________________________________________ 4 G eneral S afety Ins truc tions ___________________________________________________ 5 Duties of the owner-operator ____________________________________________________ 5 Organizational measures _______________________________________________________ 5...
1. Technical data KERN CH 15K20 CH 50K50 CH 50K100 Readability (d) 20 g 50 g 100 g Weighing range (max) 15 kg 50 kg 50 kg Taring range (subtractive) 15 kg 50 kg 50 kg Reproducibility 20 g 50 g...
The customer is solely responsible for material damage and injury of persons resulting from an improper use, Messrs. KERN & Sohn will not be liable under any circumstance.
Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commissioning, even if you are already familiar with KERN balances. All language versions contain a non-binding translation. The original German is binding.
Information is available on KERN’s home page 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 calibrated (return to the national standard) fast and at moderate cost.
• Switch on balance • Switch off balance (hold button) ON/OFF • Taring button • Scroll forward in menu UNIT-button Switch over weighing unit (kglbN) • Set weight display • Display average value for animal weighing HOLD button • Confirm menu setting CH-BA-e-1432...
Do not use on building site. Keep an eye on suspended loads. Do not exceed nominal rated load of balance. (example) The product conforms to the requirements of the German Equipment and Product Safety Act. CH-BA-e-1432...
Always observe chapter 2 „General Safety Instructions“! Unpacking Once delivered and unpacked, suspended balance will not be taken back. The suspended balance is sealed by KERN. Removal from packaging is also sealed. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Broken seal obliges to purchase.
(see chapter 8.3) 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 authorised by Messrs. KERN.
5. Operation Keep balance only by hand, see fig. (do not use a crane or alike). Safety instructions Risk of injury due to falling loads! DANGER CH-BA-e-1432...
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Do not stand or go under suspended loads. Do not use on building site. Keep an eye on suspended loads. Do not exceed nominal rated load of suspended balance or any kind of attachment device on the suspended balance. (example) CH-BA-e-1432...
Do not pull or push the load or the loaded balance. Do not pull the hook horizontally. Loading the balance 1. Position the hook of the suspended balance over the load. 2. Suspend and lift the load. (directly on the hook) CH-BA-e-1432...
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Keep balance only by hand! Do not push or pull Do not pull the hook horizontally CH-BA-e-1432...
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 „E“. Unload balance or reduce preload. CH-BA-e-1432...
The weighing value is automatically frozen for 5 sec. Data-Hold function 4 The weighing value is automatically frozen after reaching a stable value until a key will be actuated Animal weighing function see chap. 5.7.2 Peak value function see chap. 5.7.3 CH-BA-e-1432...
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Upside left in the display a [] starts flashing. Suspend a load As long as the [] flashes, the weighing values are recorded. After that the average weighing value of the recorded weighing values is recorded. CH-BA-e-1432...
In the display appears the current setting „ON“ or „OFF“ resp. „YES“ or „NO“. You can select between „ON“ or „OFF“ and/or „YES“ or „NO“ with the ON/OFF/TARE-button. Confirm your selection with the HOLD-key. After a short period the balance returns automatically to weighing mode. CH-BA-e-1432...
Attach adjustment weight, a short time later „F“ will appear. After adjustment the balance automatically returns to weighing mode. An adjusting error or incorrect adjusting weight will be indicated by the error message; repeat adjustment procedure CH-BA-e-1432...
If there arose discrepancies with the safety checklist, the balance must not more be put into operation. Do not repair the suspended balance yourself. Repair may only be carried out by service partners authorized by Messrs. KERN. Cleaning and Disposal Damage to suspended balance! ...
To check the dimensions only use suitable test devices. The regular 12-month maintenance must only be carried out by trained specialized staff (KERN customer service). The results of the maintenance must be written down in the checklist (chap. 8.3).
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If the enhanced maintenance has to be carried out by Every 12 months or in any case after 50 trained staff (KERN customer service). At this general 000 weighings revision all load carrying parts must be checked for gaps with magnetic powder ...
10 ° Max. admitted variation Revision prior to first 3 months/12 500 x 6 months/25 000 x 9 months/37 500 x 12 months/50 000 x 15 months/62 500 x 18 months/75 000 x 21 months/87 500 x CH-BA-e-1432...
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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/250 000x bold letters = this maintenance work has to be carried out by a service partner authorized by KERN. CH-BA-e-1432...
9. Enclosure Checklist „Enhanced maintenance“ (General revision) The enhanced maintenance has to be carried out by a service partner authorized by KERN. Suspending balance Model ………………………………….. Serial no. …………………………………………….. Magnetic powder Chain links Interval Hooks Hand grip Date Name Signature...