Table of Contents page Chapter 1 General information and warnings ..................3 About this manual ....................... 3 Text conventions ......................3 Special messages ....................... 3 Safe operation ........................4 Routine maintenance ......................5 1.5 Cleaning the Dynamometer ..................5 Training ..........................5 Declaration of conformity ....................
About this manual General information and warnings 1.1 About this manual This manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top of a page. Subsections are labeled as shown by the 1.1 and 1.1.1 headings. The names of the chapter and the next subsection level appear at the top of alternating pages of the manual to remind you of where you are in the manual.
Safety is always a concern in overhead lifting and tensioning applications. To limit your liability always insist upon factory supplied shackles and pins and factory tested and certified safe optional equipment. All DILLON products are designed to meet the published Safe Working Load (SWL) and Ultimate Safety Factor (USF) standards of the United States Military.
Routine maintenance 1.4 Routine maintenance IMPORTANT: This equipment must be routinely checked for proper operation and calibration. Application and usage will determine the frequency of calibration required for safe operation. 1.5 1.5 Cleaning the Dynamometer Cleaning DOs and DON’Ts DO - Wipe down the outside of standard products with a clean cloth, moistened with water and a small amount of mild detergent DO NOT - Attempt to clean the inside of the machine DO NOT - Use harsh abrasives, solvents, scouring cleaners or alkaline...
Shackle Figure 2.1 Dynamometer with shackles CAUTION: Dillon Dynamometers are not designed for measurement of dynamic shock loads and should not be subjected to sudden force. Load or weight should be applied in a gradual manner to avoid damaging the Dynamometer.
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General description Heavy duty needle bearings inserted in each end of the Dynamometer deflection beam (or into both sides of the shackles ears) allow the shackle pin to rotate as force is applied. See Figure 2.1. Bearings should be cleaned periodically in a suitable solvent. After drying, the bearings should be treated with a coat of light machine oil (SAE-5W non-detergent oil or lighter).
Dillon. Lower profile non-machined spots can often be observed and are normal. If any type of accessory fitting is made for use with the Dillon Dynamometer, be sure to machine this from high grade aircraft alloy (E4340 steel or equivalent) and heat treat it in order to ensure maximum safety.
WARNING: Failure to adjust the max hand prior to use of the Dynamometer WILL affect the readings if the max hand is used. Dillon Mechanical Dynamometers permit zeroing of up to 20% of instrument capacity. Do not zero off a deadload and then use the instrument to capacity.
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