Rice Lake Translink™ Parallel Link Truck Scale Assembly - Manual (Page 4)

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2. Mechanical Installation
2.1 General Installation Guidelines for Translink
1. Unless a good ground is already provided, install a system ground in the pit in
close proximity to the junction box. Use at least 1/2" x 8' copper-clad ground
rod. The indicator, junction box, weighbridge, and lightening protection
devices will be hooked to the system ground. Hook all other devices, such as
the printer, to the same AC power supply and ground as the indicator.
2. If the pit fills with water, proper drainage must be provided so that the load cell
mounts are not standing in water. Also, drainage loops should be provided on
any conduit or cables going to the junction box or load cells.
3. Install bumper bolts between the scale platform and the walls of the pit. Leave
about 1/8" clearance or as applicable for
temperature changes.
4. The mount must be positioned in the
direction of travel (Fig. 2-1).
5. The mounting surface for the base plate
and girder chair must be level and parallel
so that side loads and bending moments
are minimized. The mount assemblies
must be plumb and level within
±
0.5
°
.
6. Because the load cell could be damaged during installation, do not use
excessive force or slam parts on the load cell.
Direction of Travel
Figure 2-1. Direction of travel (top view)
Figure 2-2. Typical configuration showing pier, mount and weighbridge
When any welding is required on the platform, remove the load cell from
the mount so it is not damaged by welding currents or excessive he
at.
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