1.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, in testing any filling machine, the inspector shall satisfy himself that:—E+W+S
(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;
(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 filling machine 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 pattern, it is described as not being so constructed as to balance when unloaded.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 1.9.1986, see reg. 1