TS–013 Testing high capacity weighing instruments to maximum
This policy provides instructions on testing high capacity weighing instruments to the maximum capacity.
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Policy
The capacity required to be reached when testing weighing instruments is detailed within Table 1 of this policy.
Where an instrument cannot be tested to maximum capacity, the reason must be recorded on the test sheet.
Table 1
Capacity of instrument | Minimum capacity to be tested to |
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< 40,000 kg | 40,000 kg |
> 40,000 kg | Within 10% of maximum capacity |
NOTE
Trading Standards expects instruments to be tested to the approved maximum capacity. This policy is only to be used where there is insufficient substitution load available.
Trade Measurement — Technical Policy
Policy number: | TS - 013 |
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Effective date: | July 2016 |
Version date: | October 2016 |
Version number: | 2 |
Policy name: | Testing high capacity weighing instruments to maximum |
Reviewed by: | Davis White, Legal Metrology Advisor and Senior Trading Standards Officer |
Approved by: | Phil Sorrell, Team Leader Compliance and Inspection |