Kistler-Morse KM LD3xi Load Cell - Manual (Page 15)

Chapter 3. LD3xi/LD3xiC Mounting
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Chapter 3: Mounting the Load Disc
This chapter describes installation and wiring of the
LD3xi/LD3xiC and junction boxes. Follow all instructions
carefully to ensure proper operation of the system.
The load disc has a variety of mounting hardware options that
accommodate almost all possible applications. These general require-
ments apply to all applications:
• Ensure the surfaces where the baseplates bolt down onto are
clean, smooth, flat, and level, with less than 1° of slope in any
direction.
• Ensure vessel legs/gussets are clean, smooth, flat, and level,
with less than 1° of slope in any direction.
• Position load disc so the cable cannot be snagged or chafed and
can be easily routed to the junction box.
• When raising the vessel for load disc installation, use proper
support to prevent the vessel from tipping or falling.
• During installation, carefully distribute the load to ALL load
discs evenly. PLACING THE LOAD ON ANY ONE LOAD DISC
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE.
• Hardware and Bolts —
1. All bolts and hardware to attach the Load Disc to the vessel
and to the foundation are customer-supplied,
ASTM A-325 or equivalent. (See TI drawings Appendix D)
2. Use specified hardware and bolt sizes. Using other than the
specified hardware can either reduce strength or overstress
the load disc during installation, voiding the warranty.
3. All bolts are kept loose until shimming and leveling is
complete.
General Information
CAUTION: If you
need to raise the
vessel or one vessel
leg after installation,
loosen the bolts on all
Load Discs to prevent
overloading.
• Securing LD3xi/LD3xiC after Leveling/Shimming —
Once the weight distribution criteria has been satisfied
through leveling and/or shimming, complete the installation by
tightening the required bolts for your application.