Basic Information (General); Documentation; Proper Use; Improper Use - KERN and SOHN KFA_V20 Mode D'emploi

3 Basic Information (General)

3.1 Documentation

These installation instruction contain all data necessary for placing and
commissioning the weighing beams KERN KFA V20.
In combination with a display unit, described below as weighing system, for operation
configuration, please refer to the operating instructions of the display unit.

3.2 Proper use

The weighing beams are designed for weighing of large, voluminous or long loads.
They are designed to be used as "non-automatic scales" As soon as a stable
weighing value is reached the weighing value can be read.

3.3 Improper Use

Do not leave loads permanently on the weighing beams. This may damage the
measuring system.
Impacts and overloading exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the weighing
beams, minus a possibly existing tare load, must be strictly avoided. This may
damage the weighing beams.
Never operate in an explosive environment. The serial version is not explosion
protected.
Do not modify the construction of the weighing beams. This may lead to incorrect
weighing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the weighing beams.
The weighing beams may only be used according to the described conditions. Other
areas of use must be released by KERN in writing.

3.4 Warranty

Warranty claims shall be voided in case
• Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored
• The appliance is used outside the described uses
• Structural changes of the device
• Mechanical damage and damage caused by media, liquids
• Natural wear and tear
• The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
• Overload of the measuring system
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