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Introduction

2.1 General description

A dynamometer is an instrument that displays the tension
force exerted between the two attached shackles. It is
generally used to determine tension in a line/cable or for
suspended weighing.

Figure 2.1

shows one model of dynamometer.

Figure 2.1 Dynamometer with shackles

The 50,000 lb dynamometer is not CE
approved.

Shackle

Shackle pin

Bezel

Maximum pointer

Pointer

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Page 1: ...Mechanical AP Dynamometers Installation Instructions AWT35 501027 Issue AD ...

Page 2: ... of a two dimensional work and the making of a copy in two dimensions of a three dimensional work stored in any medium by electronic means or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic mechanical broadcasting recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright owner under license or as permitted by law This publication was correct at the time of going to pri...

Page 3: ...ecial messages Examples of special messages you will see in this manual are defined below The signal words have specific meanings to alert you to additional information or the relative level of hazard WARNING This is a Warning symbol Warnings mean that failure to follow specific practices and procedures may have major consequences such as injury or death CAUTION This is a Caution symbol Cautions g...

Page 4: ...applications To limit your liability always insist upon factory supplied shackles and pins and factory tested and certified safe optional equipment All DILLON products are designed to meet the published Safe Working Load SWL and Ultimate Safety Factor USF standards of the United States Military All CE marked models meet the SWL and ULL Ultimate Load Limit requirements of the European Machinery Dir...

Page 5: ...s This unit has not been Factory Mutual or ATEX tested 1 4 Routine maintenance 1 5 Cleaning the Dynamometer Cleaning DOs and DON Ts l DO Wipe down the outside of standard products with a clean cloth moistened with water and a small amount of mild detergent l DO NOT Attempt to clean the inside of the machine l DO NOT Use harsh abrasives solvents scouring cleaners or alkaline cleaning solutions 1 6 ...

Page 6: ...e remplit l ensemble des specifications du cahier des charges de la Directive relative aux machines 2006 42 CE 3 NL EU Conformiteitsverklar ing Naam en adres van de fabrikant Avery Weigh Tronix 1 Foundry Lane Smethwick West Midlands B66 2LP ENGELAND Deze conformiteitsverklaring wordt verstrekt onder volledige verantwoordelijkheid van de fabrikant Voorwerp van de verklaring Dillon 2 AP 5 500lb 20 0...

Page 7: ...between the two attached shackles It is generally used to determine tension in a line cable or for suspended weighing Figure 2 1 shows one model of dynamometer Figure 2 1 Dynamometer with shackles The 50 000 lb dynamometer is not CE approved Shackle Shackle Shackle pin Shackle pin Bezel Maximum pointer Pointer ...

Page 8: ...applied in a gradual manner to avoid damaging the Dynamometer Torque loads applied to the dynamometer should be relieved or avoided The klaxon alarm is rated at 80db A 0 6 meters 2 feet To replace batteries Remove four screws and back panel from the klaxon alarm remove old D cell batteries replace with two new batteries Replace back panel Test Button Press to test horn function Klaxon alarm is rat...

Page 9: ... 2 Third party shackles and attachments Dillon supplies shackles and pins with the dynamometers that have been confirmed to properly work with our mechanical dynamometers Do not use shackles or shackle pins that have not been qualified by Dillon Lower profile non machined spots can often be observed and are normal If any type of accessory fitting is made for use with the Dillon Dynamometer be sure...

Page 10: ...ro the dynamometer for best accuracy To properly zero the instrument when using the max pointer adjust the black needle below the desired zero point using the zero adjustment wheel on the rear of the case Move the red maximum pointer counterclockwise until it contacts the black needle Use the zero adjustment wheel to simultaneously move both pointers to the desired zero point This procedure will p...

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