KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.com
Phone: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0
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Installation instructions weighing bridge
(≥600 kg)
KERN KFP V40
Version 1.0
09/2011
GB
KFP V40-IA-e-1110
GB
KERN KFP V40
Version 1.0 09/2011
Contents
1 General ........................................................................................................... 3
2 Technical data................................................................................................ 3
3 Basic instructions.......................................................................................... 3
3.1 Documentation ........................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Proper use .................................................................................................................................. 3
3.3 Improper Use.............................................................................................................................. 3
3.4 Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3.5 Monitoring of Test Resources ....................................................................................................4
4 Basic Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 5
4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual ......................................................... 5
4.2 Personnel training ...................................................................................................................... 5
5 Transport and storage................................................................................... 5
5.1 Testing upon acceptance ........................................................................................................... 5
5.2 Packaging / return transport ....................................................................................................... 5
6 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning ....................................................... 6
6.1 Installation Site, Location of Use ................................................................................................ 6
6.2 Unpacking, Scope of delivery..................................................................................................... 7
6.3 Assembly, levelling..................................................................................................................... 8
6.4 Connecting a display unit ........................................................................................................... 9
Installation instructions weighing bridge
7 Operation........................................................................................................ 9
7.1 Operation limits......................................................................................................................... 10
7.2 Operation with access ramps ................................................................................................... 10
7.3 Load/unload weighing system.................................................................................................. 10
8 Service, maintenance, disposal.................................................................. 11
8.1 Daily check ............................................................................................................................... 11
8.2 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 11
8.3 Service, maintenance............................................................................................................... 11
8.4 Disposal.................................................................................................................................... 11
8.5 Instant help ............................................................................................................................... 12
9 Service documentation ............................................................................... 13
9.1 Overview, setting regulation, tolerances .................................................................................. 13
9.2 Check and adjustment of the corner load ................................................................................ 14
10 Preload, Deadload and Overload settings ................................................. 15
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1 General
These installation instructions contain all data necessary for placing and
commissioning the weighing bridge KERN KFP 1500V40M.
2 Technical data
Model
KFP 1500V40M
Weighing
range
Max
kg g g kg kg m kg
Readabil
ity d
1500 500 500 10 250 3 175
Verificati
on value
e
Minimum
load
Min
Preload
additive
Cable
length
approx.
Net
weight
approx.
3 Basic instructions
3.1 Documentation
These installation instruction contain all data necessary for placing and
commissioning the weighing bridges KERN KFP V40.
In combination with a display unit, described below as weighing system, for operation
configuration, please refer to the operating instructions of the display unit.
3.2 Proper use
The balance you purchased is intended to determine the weighing value of material
to be weighed. It is intended to be used as a “non-automatic balance”, i.e. the
material to be weighed is manually and carefully placed in the centre of the weighing
plate.. As soon as a stable weighing value is reached the weighing value can be
read.
3.3 Improper Use
Do not leave permanent load on the weighing bridge. This may damage the
measuring system.
Impacts and overloading exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the weighing
system, minus a possibly existing tare load, must be strictly avoided. The weighing
system could be damaged.
Never operate in an explosive environment. The serial version is not explosion
protected.
Changes to the weighing system's design are not permitted. This may lead to
incorrect weighing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the balance.
The weighing system unit may only be operated in accordance with the described
default settings. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing.
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3.4 Warranty
Warranty claims shall be voided in case
• Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored
• The appliance is used outside the described uses
• Structural changes of the device
• Mechanical damage and damage caused by media, liquids
• Natural wear and tear
• The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
• Overload of the measuring system
3.5 Monitoring of Test Resources
In the framework of quality assurance the measuring-related properties of the
weighing system and, if applicable, the testing weight, must be checked regularly.
The responsible user must define a suitable interval as well as type and scope of this
test. Information is available on KERN’s home page (www.kern-sohn.com with regard
to the monitoring of weighing system test substances and the test weights required
for this. In KERN's accredited DKD calibration laboratory test weights and weighing
systems may be calibrated (return to the national standard) fast and at moderate
cost.
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4 Basic Safety Precautions
4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual
Carefully read this operation manual before setup and commissioning,
even if you are already familiar with KERN balances.
4.2 Personnel training
The appliance may only be operated and maintained by trained personnel.
The installation of a display unit must only be carried out by a well acquainted
specialist with the workings of weighing balances.
5 Transport and storage
5.1 Testing upon acceptance
When receiving the appliance, please check packaging immediately, and the
appliance itself when unpacking for possible visible damage.
5.2 Packaging / return transport
Ö Keep all parts of the original packaging for a possibly
required return.
Ö Only use original packaging for returning.
Ö Prior to dispatch disconnect all cables and remove
loose/mobile parts.
Ö Reattach possibly supplied transport securing devices.
Ö Secure all parts against shifting and damage.
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