Safety Instructions; Intended Use; Misuse; General Safety Precautions - Mettler Toledo PTA Serie Bedienungsanleitung

30290733C PTA-series

1 Safety instructions

1.1

Intended use

PTA-series pallet scales are part of a modular weighing system consisting of a
METTLER TOLEDO weighing terminal as indicator and at least one weighing platform.
➜ Use the pallet scale only for weighing in accordance with this user manual.
➜ The pallet scale is intended for indoor use only.
➜ Any other type of use is considered as not intended.
Legal metrology
➜ For use in legal metrology only use approved pallet scales.
➜ 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 pallet scale other than for weighing operations.
▲ Do not use the pallet scale in an other environment or category than specified in the
table in section 2.1.
▲ Do not modify the pallet scale.
▲ Do not use the pallet scale beyond the limits of technical specifications.
▲ Do not use the pallet scale for storing goods.
▲ Avoid falling goods on the pallet scale.

1.3 General safety precautions

▲ Use only genuine METTLER TOLEDO accessories and cable assemblies with this
product. Use of unauthorized or counterfeit accessories or cable assemblies may
result in voided warranty, improper or erroneous operation, or damage to property
(including the unit) and personal injury.

1.4 Safety precautions for operation in hazardous areas

Specific weighing platforms of the PTA-series are approved according to Category 2 or
Category 3, see table in section 2.1.
The operating company is responsible for the safe operation of the explosion protected
weighing system.
▲ Strictly observe the safety 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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Safety instructions