User's Guide

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3 Product Safety
WARNING!
PERSONAL INJURY
DO NOT USE this product as a safety or emergency stop device or in
any application where failure of the product could result in personal
injury.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or
serious injury.
The user assumes all risk and liability for the installation and operation of
this equipment. Each application presents its own hazards. Typically,
certain system components are strapped to a rotating shaft. If sufficient
care is not taken to properly secure these components or accessories
connected to them, they can be flung from the shaft, causing damage to
the components or to property or persons in the vicinity. Use more than
enough tape: 10 or more wraps is not too much.
A shield or guard is recommended in applications where something or
someone could come in contact with the rotating parts of the system.
Keep clear of the machinery while the shaft is rotating.
4 Installation
The TorqueTrak 20K System is designed for ease of use. The
procedure for a typical setup on a shaft for obtaining torque
measurements is detailed in the Field Testing section below.
It is recommended that the user bench test the instrument to become
familiar with the various operational features prior to conducting tests in