2 Safety instructions
2.1 General notes
NOTICE
Warning of damage to property and/or the environment.
The product was in perfect condition with regard to safety features when it left the
factory.
To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, the user must follow the
instructions and observe the warnings in this manual.
2.2 Intended use
The Hygienic Weighing Module Contego® has been designed especially for weighing
tasks using small and medium-sized process vessels in which ease of cleaning and
avoidance of hygienically critical areas are highly important for a safe and eicient
production process.
The weighing module Contego® may be used only for weighing tasks as intended.
The dimensions of all mounting and structural components must be calculated so that
suicient overload capacity is ensured for all loads which may occur while taking the
relevant standards into account. In particular, upright weighing objects (vessels or similar)
must be safeguarded against the weighing installation turning over or being shifted, thus
eliminating danger to people, animals, or goods even in the case of breakage of a
weighing module.
Installation and repair work must only be carried out by expert/qualiied personnel.
The weighing module relects the state of the art. The manufacturer does not accept any
liability for damage caused by third-party system components or due to incorrect use of
the product.
For installation in Ex zones, the safety instructions under “Contego protection classes” in
Chapter
must be observed.
2.3 Initial inspection
Check the contents of the consignment for completeness. Check the contents visually to
determine whether any damage has occurred during transport. If there are grounds for
rejection of the goods, a claim must be iled with the carrier immediately. The
Minebea Intec sales or service organization must also be notiied.
2.4 Before operational startup
NOTICE
Perform visual inspection.
Before operational startup as well as after storage or transport, inspect the weighing
module visually for signs of mechanical damage.
2 Safety instructions
Hygienic Weighing Module Contego®
Minebea Intec
EN-5
