Dillon X Force Gauge - Manual (Page 6)

6 Model X Mechanical Force Gauge User Instructions
General information and warnings
Although this instrument has a substantial overload protection rating, the instrument
should not be used above the rated capacity. Doing so can significantly impact fatigue
life of the instrument and cause premature and abrupt failure. If a higher capacity
reading is needed, Dillon insists that a larger instrument be used.
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.
Do not grind, stamp, drill or deform the metal on the force gauge body in any way.
Protect the instrument from impact in use and storage.
Any significant damage or deformation to the loading element is cause for evaluation
by Dillon.
Relieve all torsional and off axis loads.
Apply load in the center of the shackle bow with this instrument.
Off center loading results in substandard performance.
Instrument requires time to stabilize when changing temperatures.
Use only the hardware supplied with this instrument. If no hardware was supplied,
insure that the mating pin and shackle bow is equivalent to the hardware used at
calibration. Otherwise substandard performance or failure can result.
Dillon recommends only using qualified rigging hardware and cannot be responsible for
unapproved hardware.
This instrument is not designed for applications that see rapid, dramatic temperature
swings or thermal shock. Wide variation in readings can occur.
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.