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MSI-7300 Dyna-Link 2 Technical Manual
1.2 Safety
Important
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
Safety Signal Definitions:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided could result in serious injury or death.
Includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or
corruption to and loss of data.
General Safety
WARNING
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are
understood. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death.
Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
Do not stand on, under or near the load being lifted as it is a potential falling hazard. Keep a safe distance.
Do not use for purposes other then weight taking or dynamic load monitoring.
Do not use any load bearing component that is worn beyond 5% of the original dimension.
Do not use the dynamometer if any of the components of the load train are cracked, deformed, or show signs of fatigue.
Do not exceed the rated load limit of the dynamometer, rigging elements or the lifting structure.
Do not allow multi-point contact with the shackles of the dynamometer unit.
Do not allow high torque on the dynamometer unless it is specifically designed for high torque.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the dynamometer or the shackles.
Do not use improperly rated or sized shackles. Use only Rice Lake recommended shackles.
Do not remove or obscure warning labels. Replace labels when worn. Contact MSI
for replacement labels.
For guidelines on the safe rigging and loading of overhead scales and dynamometers, read the Crane Scale Safety and
Periodic Maintenance Manual (available at www.ricelake.com).
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.
There are no user serviceable parts within the Dyna-Link 2. Repairs must be performed by qualified service personnel only.
