Rice Lake Coil Scale RoughDeck CS - Manual (Page 7)

Load Cell Mount Installation 17
2.0 Load Cell Mount Installation
Load cell mount components (baseplate, mount blocks, anchor bolts, link, load cell, and upper mount blocks) are
shipped in the hardware box and need to be assembled while in the load cell pocket. Remove the printed load cell
Certificate of Conformance (CC) forms (included with load cells) and store them in a safe place for future
reference.
The following sections contain step-by-step instructions on mount installation, including the baseplate, load cells,
upper mount blocks, ground straps, and anchor bolts.
2.1 Install Baseplate and Load Cell
Use the following steps for installing the mount baseplate and load cell in the load cell mount pockets:
1. Remove load cell mount components from the packing box and position one set at each mount location.
Figure 2-1. Baseplate
2. Remove load cell pocket covers.
3. Working with the baseplate first, lower baseplate through pocket opening and onto concrete foundation.
4. Place the load cell link over the end of the cell and install load cell/link assembly onto the top of the
baseplate.
5. Place the load link on top of the load cell and the upper mount block on top of the load link.
6. Place the load cell and load link assembly onto the two stands of the base stand and screw in the load cell
mounting bolts (finger tight). The loose bolts allow freer movement for better weighing accuracy.
7. Adjust the load link so it is vertical and centered side to side (in a balanced condition). If the load link is
not vertical and centered side to side, adjust the base stand.
8. Apply anti-seize compound to threads of load cell bolts before installing. Torque load cell bolts 55 ft-lb.
Figure 2-2. Cut-Out View of Load Cell Access Area Shown with Optional Flexible Conduit
2.2 Mount Block and Grout Installation
Use the following steps to install mount blocks and baseplate grout.
Note
It is important to consider the orientation of the scale if using the V-Top coil cradle option. The V-Top coil
cradle runs parallel with the load cell pocket cover plate. See Figure 2-3