Hardy Floor Scales - Manual (Page 15)

Hardy Floor Scales
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SITE PREPARATION • All mounting surfaces for the floor scale
should be level to within 3º, corner to corner,
end to end. Keep in mind that the adjustable
leveling feet have a maximum adjustment of
7mm (.275”).
• Before welding anything on the floor scale,
contact Hardy Process Solutions Service
Center for instructions and precautions.
• Proper drainage must be provided to prevent
the load sensors from standing in water.
Precautions • Do not do any electric welding on or near the
platform scale.
• Do not drop items to be weighed on the
scale. Set them carefully on the platform
scale.
• Do not set items on the platform scale that
weigh more than the capacity of the scale.
• Do not store or operate the scale in environ-
ments out of the specified temperature range.
• Do not store other equipment on the scale
even temporarily when it is not used or in
storage.
• Do not allow debris to accumulate on,
around or under the scale.
• Do not set the scale in water or allow water
to accumulate around the scale. Always pro-
vide proper drainage.
• Do not let moisture get on or into any of the
electrical interconnections.
• Do not allow static or other electrical dis-
charges go through the scale.
• Do not leave the screws for the summing
junction box cover plate loose so that the
junction box is not sealed.
• Do not drop the scale when moving or
installing.
• When driving heavy equipment on and off
the scale for weighing purposes, make sure
that you drive onto and off of the platform in
the direction indicated in Figure 3. Also See
Access Ramp Installation Section.