Safety Instructions; Intended Use; Misuse; Safety Precautions For Operation In Hazardous Areas - Mettler Toledo PFK988 Serie Bedienungsanleitung

30233051D PFK9- / K...(x-T4)-series

1 Safety instructions

1.1

Intended use

PFK9- / K...(x-T4)-series weighing platforms are part of a modular weighing system
consisting of a METTLER TOLEDO weighing terminal and at least one weighing platform.
➜ Use the weighing platform only for weighing in accordance with this User manual.
➜ The weighing platform is intended for indoor use only.
➜ Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of technical specifications is
considered as not intended.
➜ For driving over the weighing platform only use pallet trucks. For weight limits refer to
page 17.
Legal metrology
➜ For use in legal metrology only use approved weighing platforms.
➜ When using in legal metrology, the operating company is responsible for observing
all the national weights & measurements requirements.
➜ Please contact the METTLER TOLEDO Service organization for questions related to the
use in legal for trade applications.

1.2 Misuse

▲ Do not use the weighing platform other than for weighing operations.
▲ Do not use the weighing platform in another environment or category than specified
in the table in section 2.1.
▲ Do not modify the weighing platform.
▲ Do not use the weighing platform beyond the limits of technical specifications.
▲ Do not use the weighing platform for storing goods.
▲ Avoid falling goods on the weighing platform.

1.3 Safety precautions for operation in hazardous areas

PFK9- / K...(x-T4)-series weighing platforms offer options for operation in hazardous
areas, see table in section 2.1.
The operating company is responsible for the safe operation of the explosion protected
weighing system.
▲ Strictly observe the instructions of the operating company.
▲ Comply with all national regulations for operation in hazardous areas, as well as the
instructions and information in this User manual.
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