6 pit installation – Rice Lake Washdown User Manual
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RoughDeck Low Profile Floor Scale
2.6
Pit Installation
All RoughDeck models can be installed in a shallow pit using the optional RoughDeck Pit Frame. Optional
height-adjustment holes are available. The following site considerations and pit frame drawings are meant only as
a brief overview of the principles involved with mounting the scale in a floor-level pit. The pit must be installed in
a suitable poured-concrete foundation according to standard construction practices.
COVER PLATE
Figure 2-6. Heavy Capacity Pit Frame (Top View)
Site Considerations
Debris, floor sweepings, or material spills may accumulate in the pit and interfere with scale operation, periodically
clean the pit. All RoughDeck models have threaded holes for eye bolts so the scale can be easily lifted from the pit.
Weight overloads, even momentary ones such as driving a loaded forklift over a scale corner, will damage load
cells. Plan the pit location away from main traffic areas to prevent accidental damaging overloads.
In washdown applications using HE models, the pit floor must slope to a center drain with sump or sewer
connections.
A 1:24 slope is recommended for the pit, with full grouting under the corner pads as shown in Figure 2-7.
1:24 SLOPE
LOAD CELL
CUP
FOOT ASSEMBLY
GROUT
Figure 2-7. Heavy Capacity
Note
Corner pads must be fully grouted.