# The Measuring Instruments (Beltweighers) (Use for Trade) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007, Regulation 5: Manner of use

Extent: N.I.

(1) Where a beltweigher is marked with a temperature range, it shall not be used for trade in temperatures outside that range.
(2) Where a beltweigher bears a mark which signifies the manner and purpose of use, it shall not be used for trade in a manner or for a purpose which does not accord with that marking.
(3) A beltweigher of accuracy class 2 shall only be used for trade for weighing any of the materials to which the expression “ballast” applies in Schedule 4 to the 1981 Order.
(4) A beltweigher shall not be used for trade in such a manner as to cause—
(a) spillage of material from the belt; or
(b) loading of the weighing unit above its maximum capacity.
(5) A beltweigher shall not be used for trade in circumstances—
(a) in which it may be prevented from operating consistently or accurately; or
(b) which are likely prematurely to degrade its metrological characteristics.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/386/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-instruments-beltweighers-use-for-trade-regulations-northern-ireland-2007/regulation-5
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