Rice Lake SURVIVOR 1700HE Weigh Module Kit - Manual (Page 9)

Mechanical Installation 5
After considering any areas that may cause accuracy problems, follow these installation
steps.
1. Determine where to position the mount and in which direction it should be ori-
ented. The preferred mounting orientation for single ended beams is with the lon-
gitudinal axis of the load cell pointing toward the center of the vessel in circular
mounting configurations as illustrated in A and B in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1. Load Cell Orientation
Mounting configurations for square and rectangular vessels are shown in D an C
in Figure 2-1. For rectangular vessels, the load cell’s longitudinal axis should be
aligned along the vessel’s longest dimension as shown in Figure 4. In any appli-
cation where a recurring side force is present in one direction, such as in a con-
veyor belt or roller platform, the longitudinal axis of the load cell should align
with that force.
The load may be checked in one of two directions. Make sure the top
plate moves in the proper direction (see step 2).
2. To assemble each module, remove the load cell bolts, position the load cell, and
pass the load cell bolts through the load cell and the load cell spacer, and thread
them into the base plate. Lift the top plate (do not loosen the retaining bolts) and
place the load button into the load hole of the load cell. Rest the top plate on the
load button. Verify that the retaining bolts do not protrude above the plane of the
top plate. Adjust if necessary.
During installation or transport, the jacking nuts may be used to isolate the top
plate from the load cell to avoid any damage to the load cell.
The load may be checked in one of two directions. To use the
alternate checking feature, lift the top plate clear of the load
button, turn the load button 90°, and restore the top plate to its
original position.
3. Lift and block the vessel to the same height as the assembled
mounts.
4. Use the jacking nuts to fully raise the top plate, automatically ensuring correct align-
ment of the top plate and base plate during installation.
5. Remove the block from one support point and slide a mount into position.
6. If the mount is being fitted under the leg of a vessel, verify that the leg’s center
line passes through the center of the load button.
A B C D
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