Paragraph 33 Manner of use

(1)

Where an automatic rail-weighbridge is marked with—

(a)

a temperature range, it must not be used for trade in temperatures outside that range;

(b)

a weight measurement range, it must not be used for trade in a manner or for a purpose that does not accord with that marking.

(2)

Where an automatic rail-weighbridge bears a mark which signifies the manner and purpose of use, it must not be used for trade in a manner or for a purpose which does not accord with that marking.

(3)

An automatic rail-weighbridge must not be used for trade—

(a)

unless it is properly balanced or set to zero immediately prior to use; or

(b)

in circumstances—

(i)

in which it may be prevented from operating consistently or accurately; or

(ii)

which are likely prematurely to degrade its metrological characteristics.

(4)

Where an automatic rail-weighbridge is fitted with a printing device, the rail-weighbridge must not be used for trade unless the printing device produces a printout which—

(a)

indicates the weight or each wagon weighed or, in the case of a total train, the weight of that total train;

(b)

indicates which wagon, if any, has travelled over the load receptor at a speed outside the range of operating speeds; and

(c)

is not altered due to any wagon travelling over the load receptor more than once.