7. Faults / 8. Maintenance and cleaning
Fault
Constant output
signal upon change
in weight
Signal too low
Zero point signal too
low or too high
Signal characteristic
non-linear
If faults cannot be eliminated by means of the listed measures, the gas cylinder scale must
be taken out of operation immediately and prevented from being accidentally put back into
service. In this case, contact the manufacturer.
If a return is needed, please follow the instructions given in chapter 9.1
"Return".
8. Maintenance and cleaning
8.1 Maintenance
The gas cylinder scale is maintenance-free.
Repairs must only be carried out by the manufacturer.
8.2 Cleaning
CAUTION!
Damage to the gas cylinder scale
Improper cleaning may lead to damage to the gas cylinder scale.
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Electrical connections must not come into contact with moisture.
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Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents.
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Do not use any hard or pointed objects for cleaning.
WIKA operating instructions, gas cylinder scale, model GCS-1
Causes
Scales platform blocked
Mechanical overload
Gas cylinder scale defective due
to incorrect supply voltage or
current pulse
Supply voltage too low
Load too high
Mechanical overload
Mechanical overload
Mechanical overload
Measure
Check the scale is free-standing
Replace the gas cylinder scale
Replace the gas cylinder scale
Check the supply voltage
Rectify the load or supply voltage
Recalibrate the gas cylinder scale
Replace the gas cylinder scale
Recalibrate the gas cylinder scale
Replace the gas cylinder scale
Replace the gas cylinder scale
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