0 assembly, 1 unloading, 2 slinging the scale – Rice Lake Mobile Group Animal Scale - MAS-M - Operators Manual User Manual
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MAS-M Operator’s Manual
2.0 Assembly
2.1 Unloading
2.1.1
Install one lifting fixture on each of the four corners.
If lifting fixtures are in place, skip to Section 2.1.2
1. Remove the nylon locknut from the bolt installed for shipping.
2. Place the lifting fixture with small hole over the bolt.
3. Reinstall the nut leaving the fixture free to move.
Figure 2-1. Lifting Fixture
2.1.2
Slinging the scale.
The MAS-M can be slung using 4 straps connected from the lifting lugs to a single
point in the center. To obtain a lifting point closer to the center of gravity straps
should be 1 to 2 ft longer on the rear of the scale. See Figure 2-2.
• Strap length 8 x 13 = 6 ft minimum
• Strap length 8 x 18 = 9 ft minimum
Figure 2-2. Slinging the Scale
Note
Lifting
Fixture
Nylon Locknut