Rice Lake AX 3040 - Manual (Page 17)

Service Information 13
5.3 Load Cell Replacement
Use the following steps to replace a load cell in the Rice Lake AX3040.
1. Open the load cell mount end top plate which covers the junction box and cabling and set aside.
Remove bolts and remove
load cell mount end top
plate.
Figure 5-1. Remove Bolts That Hold The Box End Plate Down
2. Loosen the bolts that hold the load cell in place.
Loosen and remove bolts
that hold weighbridge down
Remove bolts holding load
cell into place.
Figure 5-2. Loosen Bolts That Hold The Weighbridge Down
3. Lift up weighbridge deck plate.
4. Loosen the bolts that hold the load cell in place.
5. Disconnect the load cell cable from the load cell.
6. Replace the load cell. Torque bolts 300ft/lb and use an anti-seize compound.
7. Reverse steps to re-assemble the weighbridge.
8. Reconnect the load cell cables to the junction box.
9. Trim corners of junction box per “Trimming Procedure” on page 10.