MSI-4260 IS Port-A-Weigh
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1.3 Safety
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
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 could result in serious injury or death.
Do not operate or work on this equipment before reading and understanding the intrinsic safety information in the Conditions of
Use in Hazardous Locations document, PN 184530.
Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
Do not stand near the load being lifted as it is a potential falling hazard. Keep a safe distance.
Do not use for purposes other than 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 scale 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 scale, rigging elements or the lifting structure.
Do not allow multi-point contact with the hook, shackle or lifting eye of the scale.
Do not allow high torque on the scale unless it is specifically designed for high torque.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the scale or associated load bearing devices.
Do not use improperly rated or sized shackles. Use only Rice Lake Weighing Systems recommended shackles.
Do not remove or obscure warning labels.
For guidelines on the safe rigging and loading of overhead scales and dynamometers, read the MSI 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 MSI-4260 IS. Any repairs must be performed by qualified service personnel only.
Removing the Warranty and Liability label compromises the FM Intrinsic Safety certification.
The MSI-4260 IS Port-A-Weigh scale has a safe mechanical overload of 200% and an ultimate overload of 500%. Overloads greater
than 500% could result in structural failure and dropped loads. Dropped loads could cause serious personal injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
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