7. Maintenance, cleaning and recalibration
Ensure that the reservoir contains sufficient liquid to carry out any calibrations required. If
necessary top up the reservoir with the same liquid that is already being used. Do not use
any other type of liquid or brand.
If the oil in the dead-weight tester becomes dirty, use the spindle pump to flush clean oil
through the instrument with a drain screwed in the test connection. (An angle connection
can be used). The spindle pump should be turned fully clockwise before starting.
For information on returning the instrument see chapter 8.1 "Return".
7.4
Recalibration
DKD/DAkkS certificate - official certificates:
We recommend that the instrument is regularly recalibrated by the manufacturer, with
time intervals of approx. 5 years. The basic settings will be corrected if necessary.
7.4.1 Overhaul and recertification of dead-weight testers, maintenance of
accuracy
The accuracy of a dead-weight tester depends primarily on the effective area of the
piston unit and on the masses applied to the piston. The effective area of the piston can
be affected by wear of the unit. This is generally caused by contamination of the oil in
the dead-weight tester by foreign matter from measuring instruments being calibrated,
by water, or by chemicals from measuring instruments, or by corrosion caused by
contaminants.
Masses are made of austenitic stainless steel which is entirely stable. They should be
periodically cleaned using a non-abrasive method to remove any foreign matter.
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