Rice Lake RoughDeck Rough-n-Ready System - Manual (Page 7)

Installation 3
2.0 Installation
2.1 Installation Overview
Standard installation of the RoughDeck floor scale consists of the following steps:
1. Select a site
2. Check levelness and smoothness of site
3. Unpack scale
4. Adjust the four feet on the scale
5. Install mounting plates to the floor
6. Connect cable to junction box and indicator
7.
Calibrate the unit
Pit installations and access ramps are described in Section 2.6 and Section 2.7 on page 7.
2.2 Site Preparation
The scale must not be loaded beyond its capacity, even momentarily. Do not select a site where overweight loads
would have to maneuver to avoid crossing the platform. Avoid areas where the scale might receive damaging side
impacts from wheels or forklift tines, or shock damage from falling objects. Avoid areas where water may damage
a scale not meant for a washdown environment.
The interface cable between the scale and the indicator must be protected against crushing, cutting, or moisture
damage. If the chosen site has such potential dangers, some method of protection, such as running the cable in
conduit, will be necessary.
In operation, the scale must be level within 1/4 inch. Either choose a site where the floor is close to this standard to
avoid excessive shimming, or modify the floor at the chosen site to meet this standard.
2.3 Unpacking
Remove all packing material and inspect scale for visible damage caused during shipment.
All RoughDeck models have threaded holes in the deck to allow installation of eye bolts with shoulders for use
when lifting the scale with chains or using a spreader bar.
Large Platform
(Larger then 5
’ x 5’, and /or more than 10,000lb capacity)
Use two 3/4
” eye bolts, insert into threaded holes in
opposite corners of top plate for lifting.
Small Platform
(5
’ x 5’ or smaller and/or 10,000lb or less capacity)
Use one 1/2
” eye bolt, insert into threaded hole in
center of top plate for lifting.
WARNING
Important
Lift the scale only with a properly designed spreader bar as shown in Figure 2-1.
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Lifting force must be vertical to avoid bending the eye bolts.
Eye bolts must always be inserted into the top of the scale. Lifting should always occur with
the top plate facing up and the eye bolts securely attached through the nuts welded to the
bottom side of the top plate. Lifting from the bottom of the plate could cause nuts to break
loose and the scale to fall.
Figure 2-1. Proper Lifting Technique