Rice Lake Stationary Livestock Scale - MAS-LC - Operators Manual - Manual (Page 8)

4 Rice Lake Stationary Livestock Scale Operator’s Manual
2.0 Assembly and Installation
2.1 Unloading
The unit is very heavy.
DANGER
Ensure that adequate straps are used for lifting the scale and that straps are in the
proper location. See Table 2-1 for strap lengths.
Ensure no one is under the scale when lifting and moving into the location selected.
2.1.1 Slinging the scale
MAS-LC animal scales can be slung with 4 equal length straps connected from the lifting lugs to a single point in
the center.
Table 2-1. Minimum Strap Length for Lifting
Model Minimum Strap Length
22x10 13 ft
22x8 12 ft
19x8 10.5 ft
17x8 9.5 ft
15x8 9 ft
13x8 8 ft
Lift from the D-rings using
lifting bands (see detail),
lifting straps or chains
with safety latch hooks
and an overhead crane
Overload bolts must be engaged
prior to lifting the scale.
Lifting
Band
Safety
Latch
Hook
D-Ring
Lifting Band
Four Places
L i f t i n g b a n d s a r e
required on all units
less than 10 feet wide.
Note
Figure 2-1. Slinging the Scale
2.1.2 Lift the Scale
1. Lift the scale using adequate lifting straps and device.
2. Place on a prepared location, a firm surface that is straight, plumb and level. Store scale on the same type of
surface.
The unit is very heavy.
DANGER
Ensure that adequate straps are used for lifting the scale and that straps are in the
proper location. See Table 2-1 for strap lengths.
Ensure no one is under the scale when lifting and moving into the location selected.
CAUTION
Lifting bands on the D-rings (see Figure 2-1) are to be used only for unloading the scale from the truck.
Ensure the lifting device safety latch hooks are securely through both end of the bands before attempting
to lift. Once the scale is in place, the bands must be removed from the D-ring and discarded.
2.1.3 Package Removal
The indicator is shrink wrapped for transportation. Be careful when removing to avoid damaging the scale.
Note
Please recycle the packaging material.
Place the parts safely and in a location they will not be damaged.