Crosby Towbar Load Cell User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Crosby
Table of Contents
Crosby Towbar Load Cell User Manual
General description and warnings
All products manufactured and sold by Straightpoint Ltd, are sold with the
express understanding that the purchaser and user are thoroughly familiar with
the safe use, proper care and application of the product.
Responsibility for the safe use, proper care and application of the product
rests with the user.
Failure of the product can occur due to misapplication, abuse, overloading, or
improper care and maintenance.
There are numerous government and industry standards that cover products
manufactured and sold by Straightpoint Ltd. This document makes no attempt to
reference all of them. We do reference standards that are most current
likeASME B30.26-2010 “detachable load indicating devices.”
Ratings shown in Straightpoint Ltd literature are only applicable to new or
“as new condition” products.
Rated capacities define the greatest force or load a product can carry under
usual or normal environmental conditions. Shock loading and extraordinary
conditions must be taken into account when selecting products and product
capacity. Some of the products in the Straightpoint Ltd catalogues are
designed for use with rigging hardware and components which could be supplied
from several different manufacturers. It is crucial that you read and
understand the literature from these manufacturers, as well as governmental
standards and industry technical manuals.
The rated capacity, design factor and efficiency rating of each Straightpoint
Ltd product may be affected bywear, misuse, overloading, corrosion,
deformation, intentional alteration, age and other use conditions.
The recommended proof load on all items manufactured and sold by Straightpoint
Ltd is twice the workingload limit (WLL), unless otherwise shown. Proof
testing is included on all Straightpoint Ltd load indicating products.
TowCell® fitting batteries
Remove the back cover of the TowCell® using a flat blade screwdriver. Fit
batteries and refit cover.
Warning: Make sure batteries are fitted correctly and that the polarity
is correc
TowCell® radio emissions
Once the batteries are fitted, the TowCell® should be fitted to the tow bar on
the other end.
WLL is laser marked on the side of TowCell®.
Before using the TowCell® make sure the capacity of the loadcell is suitable
for the task being undertaken.
Straightpoint recommend Crosby shackles.
When using the TowCell® please ensure the operator is positioned at a safe
distance but within range and in the direction of the TowCell® radio output.
TowCell® – Using a load cell
Avoid shock loads. Do not apply large twisting forces to these devices as it
may damage them beyond repair.
If using TowCell® with HHP App please refer to user manual SU3877 V1.01 for
guidance on that product.
Remove the device, clean and store, ideally in a Straightpoint carry case. If
the device is to be stored for long periods of time please remove the
loadcell’s internal batteries beforehand.
Product aftercare
These devices are sealed to IP67/NEMA6 standards.
The effects of solvent on the device can not be guaranteed, and should
therefore be avoided.
Avoid use within 20-30 minutes of rapid changes in temperature, for example
moving the device from a cold vehicle into a warm room.
The change in temperature can affect the accuracy of the device. The operating
temperature is -10 to +50° C or 14 to 122° F.
Should the HHP App show ‘OVERLOAD’, remove the load immediately as this
indicates an overload situation.
Check that the load applied is within the working load limit of the device. If
it continues to display overload, contact your supplier.
Service and calibration
These products are supplied with a certificate of calibration which is valid
for one year.
After this date, it is recommended the device is recalibrated by Straightpoint
or an approved calibration laboratory.
Contact the Straightpoint service department or your supplier for more
information.
In the unlikely event of this device failing, fit new batteries and re-test.
Only when this has been done should you contact your supplier to report the
fault. When reporting the fault it is important to give a full description of
the problem and the type of application the device is being used for.
Warranty
Straightpoint (UK) Ltd warranty this product against malfunction for a period
of two years from manufacture.
Conditions of warranty:
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The equipment is used as described exactly in the operators manual supplied.
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Whilst we make every effort to ensure each device is calibrated before despatch, Straightpoint (UK) Ltd do not accept responsibility for inaccurate readings indicated by this equipment.
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In the event of malfunction, the device is returned to the manufacturer:
Straightpoint (UK) Ltd, Unit 9 Dakota Park, Havant, Hampshire, UK, PO9 2NJ. -
If we consider any malfunction to be caused by misuse, this warranty is void and any repair will be charged for accordingly
Crosby | Straightpoint
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