Rice Lake Farm Bars - U Series Universal Weighbars - Manual (Page 7)

Installation 3
3.0 Installation
The following points are to help ensure proper installation of the farmbars. If further assistance is required, please
contact your nearest factory or dealer.
Important
When planning an outdoor location for the farmbars, choose a site which will allow for adequate
drainage away from the scale. Immersing the load cells in water can damage the load cells and void the
warranty.
• Try to install the farmbars on a firm, level surface. The farmbars do not have to be installed perfectly
level, but a substantial slope will decrease accuracy. All weight transfer must take place through the
pads at the end of each farmbar. Make sure there is no contact between the ground and the center of the
load bar.
• Install the farmbars in the upright position. This will allow for accurate weighing and will help keep
any foreign material out of the farmbar.
• Do not drill into or weld onto the farmbars as this may cause internal structural or electrical damage.
Secure the farmbars to the weighing platform using the mounting lugs supplied.
• Install the cable so that it is not stepped on or run over. Cable failure due to physical damage is not
covered under warranty.
• When constructing the weighing platform, ensure excessive sagging does not occur. This may cause
inaccuracies in weighing and could damage the cable.
Figure 3-1. U Series Farmbars