Safety Instructions; Intended Use; Misuse; General Safety Precautions - Mettler Toledo PFA Serie Manual Del Usuario

30290627D PFA-series

1 Safety instructions

1.1

Intended use

PFA-series weighing platforms are part of a modular weighing system consisting of a
METTLER TOLEDO weighing terminal as indicator 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 is considered as not intended.
➜ For driving over the weighing platform only use pallet trucks. For weight limits refer to
page 15.
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 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 PFA-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