Rice Lake RoughDeck BDP with Portability Option - Manual (Page 11)

RoughDeck BDP Installation/Operation Manual 7
4.0 Portable Deck Installation
The RoughDeck BDP offers an optional portability frame kit, which makes the RoughDeck BDP easy to move
from place to place and can easily convert a permanent scale into a portable one. The portability frame is
compact and sits below the live siderails so it will not interfere with weighing pallets or larger items. The frame
contains casters, indicator stand, and mounting hardware. Due to the wheel engager design, the wheels will not
interfere with larger items.
Do not use casters to transport a load. When lifting or lowering the casters, assist by lifting the
end of the scale with one hand while operating the toggle with the other.
Figure 4-1. Portability Frame Kit Diagram
The RoughDeck BDP scale fits inside of the portability frame. Refer to Figure 2-1 on page 3 for the proper lifting
technique when setting the scale into the portability frame or removing it out of the frame. Four levers located on
the sides of the portability frame are used for raising or lowering the portability frame for movement.
To lower the frame into a stationary position, engage the levers on the sides of the portability frame and lower
them down. This lever action will drop the entire frame down onto the floor making the frame and scale
stationary.
To raise the scale so that it can be moved, engage the levers on the sides of the portability frame and raise them
up. This will raise the entire frame and then the scale can be easily moved from one location to the next.
4.1 Hinged Access Ramps
Optional hinged access ramps are available with the portability frame. The RoughDeck BDP’s low profile design
allows the ramps to sit flush with the ground eliminating a speed bump, yet hinged so the operator can rest them
on the scale’s surface when moving the scale. Ramps come in either mild steel or stainless steel. The hinged
access ramps attach to the portability frame by attaching them to the access ramp tabs (as shown in Figure 4-1),
with 1/4-20 bolts and nuts.
WARNING
Levers (x4) to raise
and lower the
RoughDeck BDP
portable scale.
Hinged access
ramp tabs