Safety Instructions - OHAUS VF Serie Manual De Instrucciones

VF Series Floor Scales
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VF Series Floor Scale from OHAUS, a leading manufacturer of precision Balances,
Scales and Indicators.
This manual covers installation, maintenance, replacement parts and service information for the Ohaus VF Series
Floor Scale. A separate instruction manual for the indicator is included if ordering the VF Series Floor Scale with an
Ohaus indicator. Please read this manual completely before installation and operation.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Selecting the Installation Location:
3. SETTING UP
3.1 Certifiable Application
Ambient Conditions
Never operate in hazardous areas or in areas hazarded by gases, vapors, mist and dust!
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VFP (Painted steel version) – the weighing platform may be used in a dry environment only.
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VFS (Stainless steel version) – the weighing platform may be used in a dry or humid
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environment.
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The foundation at the installation location must be capable of safely supporting the weight of
the scale at the support points when it carries the maximum load. At the same time, it
should be so stable that no vibrations arise during weighing operations. This applies also
when the weighing platform is integrated in conveying systems and the like.
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Ensure that vibrations due to machines near the installation site are kept to a minimum.
or
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1) Depending on the model, the following accessories must be
available when setting up the weighing platform:
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2 approach ramps
or
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1 approach ramp and 1 set of foot plates
or
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2 sets of foot plates
2) Place approach ramps and/or foot plates on the floor in front
of and behind the weighing platform.
3) Lift weighing platform and position the levelling feet in the
slots provided in the ramps or foot plates.
4) Ensure the surface is completely flat in the area of the scale
location, especially in the region of the levelling feet, and
the foot plates and ramps are positioned horizontally. Small
differences in height can be compensated by the adjustable
feet.
5) Align ramps and foot plates.
6) Mark position of the ramps and foot plates. It is essential to
fix them to the floor through drill holes using the dowels
provided (foot plates: 2 dowels each, ramp: 2 dowels each).
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