Fairbanks 3300 Reliant Series Floor Scale - Manual (Page 8)

A. Calibration Procedure
1. Adjust the analog indicator to the platform. First, ensure all corners are within one
(1) division of each other at 25% of rated capacity. Follow the appropriate
indicator service manual to calibrate the instrumentation.
a. Perform a coarse platform calibration which will be close to the actual
weight.
b. Identify the platform’s corner numbers.
c. Place a concentrated weight (25% of platform capacity) on corner 1, note
the displayed weight, move the weight to corner 2, note the displayed
weight, move and note the displayed reading on each of the remaining
corners.
d. If corners require adjustment:
1. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Section A Errors
chart.
e. Final Calibration
1. Remove all weights.
2. Zero the indicator.
3. Perform a final calibration with test weights.
4. Follow the appropriate indicator service manual’s calibration
procedures to ensure a proper calibration.
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Section 3: Calibration