Rice Lake RoughDeck BDP with Portability Option - Manual (Page 7)

RoughDeck BDP Installation/Operation Manual 3
2.0 Installation
The RoughDeck BDP can be installed either permanently or used as a portable scale depending on the intended
location. There are certain requirements for installation based on the desired location of the RoughDeck BDP.
The following sections describe the correct installation procedures for installing the RoughDeck BDP as a
permanent scale or a portable scale.
Both types of installations require some basic steps that are characteristic to both types:
1. Selecting a site
2. Checking levelness and smoothness of site
3. Unpacking the scale
2.1 Site Preparation
The scale must not be loaded beyond its capacity, even momentarily. 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, is necessary if using the scale in a permanent location.
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. Use the bubble level in
the center of the scale deck to determine if the scale is level.
2.2 Unpacking
Remove all packing material and visually inspect the floor scale for visible damage caused during shipment. If
any parts were damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately.
Scale Only
The shipping container for the scale should contain the following:
• Floor scale
• Floor scale feet
• Installation manual
• Ten foot length of load cell cable
Portability Frame
The shipping container for the portability frame should contain the following:
• Scale frame
• Indicator stand
• Mounting hardware
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.
All RoughDeck BDP models have four threaded eyebolt holes located in the corners of the deck to allow
installation of eyebolt hooks for use when lifting the scale with chains.
It’s recommended to use 1/2 in-13NC eyebolts in 1K–2.5K-lb capacity scales.
Figure 2-1. Proper Lifting Technique
WARNING