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Dynamometer Installation Instructions

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1.1     About this manual

1 General information and warnings

1.1  About this manual

This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top 
of a page. Subsections are labeled as shown by the 1.1 and 1.1.1 headings. The 
names of the chapter and the next subsection level appear at the top of alternating 
pages of the manual to remind you of where you are in the manual. The manual name 
and page numbers appear at the bottom of the pages.

1.1.1  Text conventions

Key names are shown in bold and reflect the case of the key being described. If a key 
has a dual function it may be referred to by its alternate function.

Displayed messages appear in bold italic type and reflect the case of the displayed 
message.

Annunciator names appear as italic text and reflect the case of the annunciator.

1.2  Special 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 give information about 
procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or 
corruption to and loss of data.

NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important information, hints 
and tips that help you to use your product.

Summary of Contents for AP

Page 1: ...Mechanical AP Dynamometers Installation Instructions 16951 0013 Issue AN ...

Page 2: ...n three dimensions 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 ti...

Page 3: ... 3 About this manual 3 Text conventions 3 Special messages 3 Safe operation 4 Routine maintenance 5 1 5 Cleaning the Dynamometer 5 Training 5 Declaration of conformity 6 Chapter 2 Introduction 8 General description 8 Third party shackles and attachments 10 Maintenance and handling 10 Chapter 3 Operation 11 ...

Page 4: ... by its alternate function Displayed messages appear in bold italic type and reflect the case of the displayed message Annunciator names appear as italic text and reflect the case of the annunciator 1 2 Special 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 h...

Page 5: ... standards of the United States Military All CE marked models meet the SWL and ULL Ultimate Load Limit requirements of the European Machinery Directive Do not grind stamp drill or deform the metal on the dynamometer body in any way Protect the instrument from impact in use and storage Any significant damage or deformation to the loading element is cause for evaluation by Dillon Relieve all torsion...

Page 6: ... 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 Training Do not attempt to operate or complete any procedure on a machine unless you have received the appropriate training or read the instructions IMPORTANT This equipment must be routinely checked for proper operation and calibration Application and usage...

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Page 9: ...g 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 CAUTION Dillon Dynamometers are not designed for measurement of dynamic shock loads and should not be subjected to sudden force Load or weight should be applied in a gradual manner to avoid damaging the D...

Page 10: ... cleaned periodically in a suitable solvent After drying the bearings should be treated with a coat of light machine oil SAE 5W non detergent oil or lighter The case is not water tight and if the Dynamometer should be accidentally immersed hold it so that water is free to run out through the openings in the bottom of the case and allow to dry CAUTION DO NOT allow oil to run into the mechanism case...

Page 11: ...maximum safety 2 3 Maintenance and handling The Dillon Dynamometer is a precision instrument and will provide many years of dependable service if given reasonable care and suitable protection Many firms make it a regular practice to return Dynamometers to their distributors at 6 to 8 month intervals depending upon how much they are used to have accuracy recertified We recommend this at least once ...

Page 12: ...t wheel to simultaneously move both pointers to the desired zero point This procedure will prevent the slight drag of the max pointer from influencing the displayed reading If the max pointer is not required rotate the red pointer clockwise until it reaches the zero position and operate normally Dillon Mechanical Dynamometers permit zeroing of up to 20 of instrument capacity Do not zero off a dead...

Page 13: ...THORIZED DISTRIBUTOR Dillon Quality Plus Inc Sales Service Calibration 214 E Kansas Street Suite 101 Liberty MO 64068 Phone 800 493 2263 Fax 816 453 7677 Email sales dqplus com www dillondynamometers com ...

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