Hardy Floor Scales - Manual (Page 34)

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Step 15. Run the load sensor cable through the
channel to the summing box. Bundle up
any excess cable and store it in the chan-
nel. DO NOT CUT THE CABLE TO
MAKE IT FIT BETTER. If you cut the
cable, you will not get correct readings
from the load sensors.
Step 16. Reconnect the cable wires according to the
color code in Step 3 to the correct load
sensor connector.
WARNING LOAD CELL CABLE LENGTH HAS BEEN
CALCULATED INTO C2 CALIBRATION
DATA. HARDY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU
DO NOT CUT YOUR ADVANTAGE LOAD SEN-
SOR CABLE, AS YOUR C2 ACCURACY WILL
BE AFFECTED AND THE WARRANTY WILL
BE VOIDED.
OPTIONAL PIT
FRAMES
About Pit Frames The pit frame optional accessory is a one-piece
welded unit with no additional welding required. This
accessory is designed for in-floor or 'flush' applica-
tions. In general, a hole is cut in the concrete, the pit-
frame accessory is installed in the hole, then concrete
is poured around and under the frame. Once cured, the
scale platform is set into the frame and installation
can be completed.
Standard duty frames are available in carbon steel or
stainless steel for all the floor scale sizes. The con-
crete work and frame setting is usually done by a con-
tractor, with a scale technician completing the project
by setting and installing the scale.
• A soil bearing pressure of at least 1,000 lbs
per square foot is required. The corner pier
should be designed to support at least two
thirds of the total capacity of the scale.
• A 3/4” diameter conduit for the scale inter-
face cable is recommended. The pit frame is
arranged with a 1 1/8” diameter hole for a