Rice Lake TradeRoute HL Series - Low Profile Installation and Setup for Models from 2011 and Older 128406 - Manual (Page 5)

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2. Overview
The LOW PROFILE On-Board System is a patented, legal for trade, NTEP and
Measurement Canada approved, mobile weighing device.
The LOW PROFILE On-Board System has a height profile of only 2-3/8”. This allows
the center of gravity of a truck to remain practically unchanged. The entire package is
designed so that it is almost unnoticeable so as not to detract from the appearance of
the unit. The scale modules come preassembled for ease of installation.
Features and benefits of the On-Board Weighing System include:
1. Quick transition between weigh and transport position (about 3 seconds)
2. Off level operation. The On-Board system can be used in very hilly terrain since it
can operate up to six degrees out of level in any direction.
3. The measurement received from the scale is shown to you directly in lbs. or kg, so
conversion from gallons or liters is not necessary.
4. The entire system is temperature compensated so it can be used at any time of the
year in any weather condition.
3. Important Installation Notes
Following are some notes (repeated later in the manual) which must be followed when
installing the Low Profile system.
1. Do not weld to any part of the scale system. Electrical currents required for welding
can damage the load cells.
2. Clearance of at least 2” must be allowed between anything that is a part of the scale
(lift plates, container) and anything that is NOT part of the scale (scale bases, truck
frame, bumper, axles and wheels, truck cab, etc.)
4. Vehicle and Container Selection
Vehicle selection is an important part of the installation process. When mounting the
On-Board Low Profile system on a truck frame, care must be taken in selecting a truck
that will carry the load and be balanced properly.
The container used to transport product must also be suitable for use with the On-
Board Low Profile system. The container (tanks, body, etc.) must be capable of
supporting its own weight plus the total weight of product at two locations along its
length. If this is not practicable, a frame must be built to support the container in the
weigh position.