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Installation Instructions
U-shaped weighing bridge
GB
D-72336 Balingen
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
KFU-IA-e-1211
GB
Version 1.1 05/2012
Installation instructions
Contents
1. Technical data ................................................................................................ 3
2 Appliance overview ....................................................................................... 4
3 Basic Information (Gen eral) .......................................................................... 5
3.1 Documentation ......................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Proper use ................................................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Improper Use ............................................................................................................................ 5
3.4 Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 5
3.5 Monitoring of Test Resources ................................................................................................. 6
4 Basic Safety Precauti o ns .............................................................................. 6
4.1 Pay attention to the instructions in the Operation Manual .................................................. 6
4.2 Personnel training .................................................................................................................... 6
5 Transport and storage ................................................................................... 6
5.1 Testing upon acceptance ........................................................................................................ 6
5.2 Packaging / return transport ................................................................................................... 6
6 Unpacking, Setup and Commissioning ....................................................... 7
6.1 Installation Site, Location of Use ............................................................................................ 7
6.2 Unpacking and placement ....................................................................................................... 8
7 Operation ........................................................................................................ 9
7.1 Operation limits ........................................................................................................................ 9
7.2 Load/unload the weighing syste m ........................................................................................ 10
8 Service, maintenance, disposal .................................................................. 11
8.1 Daily checks ............................................................................................................................ 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 specification, tolerances ........................................................................ 13
9.2 Checking and adjustment of the corner load ...................................................................... 14
10 Preload / Deadload settings ........................................................................ 16
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1. Technical data
Model
KFU 600V20M
KFU 1500V20M
KFU 600V30M
KFU 1500V30M
Dimensions:
Weighing
range
Readability
Verification value
Minimum
load
Preload
additive
Cable
length
Net
weight
Painted steel
600 200 200 4 120 5 41
1500 500 500 10 300 5 41
Stainlees steel
600 200 200 4 120 5 42
1500 500 500 10 300 5 42
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2 Appliance overview
There are two versions of the U-weighing bridge, painted steel ( _V20) and stainless
steel ( _V30).
Rollers for comfortable transport
Covering connection b ox
Holding grip for comfortable transport
Oscillating weighing cell feet and weighing cells
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3 Basic Information (General)
3.1 Documentation
This installation instructions contain all data about placement and commissioning of
the U-weighing bridges KERN KFU.
In combination with a display unit, in the following named weighing system, operation
and configuration can be seen in the manual of the display unit.
3.2 Proper use
The KERN KFU is designed for weighing Euro-pallets and containers with the
dimensions of Euro-pallets. It is provided for use as „non-au to mati c b al ance“ . 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 plate. 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. This could
damage the weighing system.
Never operate the unit in 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 weighing
system.
The weighing system may only be operated in accordance with the described default
settings. Other areas of use must be released by KERN in writing.
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 unit
• Mechanical damage and damage caused by media, liquids
• Natural wear and tear
• The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
• Overloading of the measuring sy stem
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