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Paragraph 4 F1

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(1)

Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, when testing a discontinuous totaliser, an inspector shall satisfy himself that—

(a)

it is properly balanced or set to zero when unloaded;

(b)

any beam or leverwork has sufficient room for oscillation and returns to the position of equilibrium when the load is removed; and

(c)

any indicator returns to the zero mark or given point when the load is removed.

(2)

Sub-paragraphs (1)(a) and (c) above shall not apply in the case of a discontinuous totaliser of a pattern in respect of which a certificate of approval is in force, if in the certificate of approval or the notice of examination in respect of that patttern it is described as not so constructed as to balance when unloaded.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Sch. 2 substituted (29.4.1996) by The Weighing Equipment (Filling and Discontinuous Totalising Automatic Weighing Machines) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/797), regs. 1, 12