# The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016, Paragraph 35: Manner of use


(1) Where a beltweigher is marked with a temperature range, it must 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 must 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 must only be used for trade for weighing any of the materials to which the term “ballast” applies in Schedule 4 of the 1985 Act.
(4) A beltweigher must 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 must not be used for trade in circumstances—
(a) in which it may be prevented from operating consistently or accurately; or
(b) in which are likely prematurely to degrade its metrological characteristics.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1153/schedule/6/paragraph/35 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/measuring-instruments-regulations-2016/schedule-6/paragraph-35
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