Dillon AP Installation Instructions Manual

Dillon AP Installation Instructions Manual

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Mechanical AP Dynamometers
Installation Instructions
16951-0013
Issue AN

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  • Page 1 Mechanical AP Dynamometers Installation Instructions 16951-0013 Issue AN...
  • Page 2 Dillon is part of Avery Weigh-Tronix. Avery Weigh-Tronix is a trademark of the Illinois Tool Works group of companies whose ultimate parent company is Illinois Tool Works Inc (“Illinois Tool Works”). Copyright © 2017 Illinois Tool Works. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ....................
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 General Information And Warnings

    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.
  • Page 5: Safe Operation

    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.
  • Page 6: Routine Maintenance

    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...
  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    General information and warnings 1.7 Declaration of conformity The 50,000 lb dynamometer is not CE approved. Dynamometer Installation Instructions...
  • Page 8 Declaration of conformity Dynamometer Installation Instructions...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Introduction

    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.
  • Page 10 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).
  • Page 11: Third-Party Shackles And Attachments

    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.
  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Operation

    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.
  • Page 13 AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR Dillon/Quality Plus, Inc. Sales/Service/Calibration 214 E. Kansas Street Suite 101 Liberty, MO. 64068 Phone: 800-493-2263 Fax:816-453-7677 Email:sales@dqplus.com www.dillondynamometers.com...

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