Rice Lake Combination System - Precision Loads On-Board Weighing Systems - Manual (Page 6)

2 Precision Loads On-Board Weighing Installation & Service Manual
1.2 Considerations Before Installation
This manual is intended to provide information for the mounting of On-Board Weighing Systems sensors in a
variety of applications. In applying the installation procedures, which follow, some fundamental precautions and
recommendations must be observed by the installer:
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ On-Board Scales are designed for applications covering a broad range of
vehicle types. The installer however, needs to be aware of any significant variations in mountings, variations
in load sensor models, specifications and system configurations.
• Installation procedures are basically identical for both new vehicle mountings and retro-fit mountings,
however the installer must ensure, in the case of retro-fit mountings, that all vehicle structures are free from
cracks, excessive wear, corrosion, alignment problems, etc. that can affect safety and scale performance.
• Load cells, load cell bearing plates, mounting brackets and load cell hardware should be painted upon
installation to help protect the installation from corrosion. Industry appropriate, quality enamel paint is
recommended. For environments where high concentrations of salts are used on road surfaces, underbody
coating is recommended (3M™ Underseal™ part number 3M-8883 Universal Rubberized Undercoating).
Load cells, bearing plates, brackets and hardware should be periodically inspected for any evidence of rust or
corrosion. If areas of corrosion are present, they should be cleaned with a wire brush and re-painted or
undercoated. Any load cell connector must be connected or capped during painting or undercoating.
• The instructions outlined herein are designed to ensure that a correct installation will provide maximum
safety, optimum system performance and accuracy, a long operating life, and reasonable installation costs. It
is therefore extremely necessary that the installer comply with all guidelines and material specifications
outlined in this manual, with special emphasis on detail and inspection of work.
• Installation must comply with appropriate regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), state
and local regulations, the recommended standards and practices of the Society of Automotive Engineers
(SAE), standards of the American Welding Society (AWS), and the recommendations of the truck, trailer and
body, hoist and/or suspension manufacturer.
Note
Failure to observe these recommendations and instructions could result in a hazardous operating condition.