Torbal FA Series - Manual (Page 4)

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Instruction Manual – FA Series Force Gauge
1.4 Safety Rules for Measurements over 1kN (about 100kg)
Warnings:
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Exceeding the range of the force gauge by more than 20% may cause damage to the sensor and endanger
the user.
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The bearings should always be attached to the external load cell during measurements to prevent
damage to the unit and injury to the user.
Proper Set-up:
Measurements with an external load cell should be done under proper supervision.
1. Attach the bearings into the external load cell by screwing them into the parallel holes on each side.
2. Connect the wire to the force gauge.
3. Put the load cell on a flat surface and turn the force gauge on.
4. Once the device has initialized, connect a load to the bearings to perform a measurement.
*Make sure the force gauge meter is secure so it does not fall or get pulled during measurements.
Maintenance, Inspection, and Repairs:
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All maintenance and repairs on the force gauge and external load cell should only be conducted by
trained professionals.
* Force gauges with a capacity of 1kN or above are equipped with an external load cell connected by a
wire. Bearings are connected to the load cell to prevent excess stress when mounting a load. The meter
and load cell are delivered in two separate cases.