HIPS SERIES PLATFORM SCALES
1-10
Step 3.
Check that the corner stops are not touch-
ing the top frame. On the 1824 or 2424
insure the shock bolt is not touching the
lower frame.
Step 4.
Make sure all electrical connections are
tight with no corrosion and that there has
not been an ingress of moisture to the sys-
tem.
Scale reads
backwards
Check for correct wiring to the instrument. The +-
signal or excitation wires may be reversed.
Scale reading
drifts or is erratic
Step 1.
Make sure all electrical connections are
tight with no corrosion and that there has
not been an ingress of moisture to the sys-
tem.
Step 2.
Verify that the instrument is operating
properly.
Step 3.
Make sure there are no high voltage wires
close to the scale’s load sensor.
Step 4.
Check that the scale and instrument are
properly grounded.
Step 5.
If high static electricity is present a ground
strap should be added from the platform
cover to the lower frame assembly and to
earth ground.
Service and Repair
For Service and Repairs, contact your local Hardy
Representative.
Before returning any product to Hardy Instruments
Inc., please contact the Customer Support Department
for a return authorization number. Please have the
scale model number and serial number and a brief
description of the problem ready when you call.
Customer Support Department
Hardy Instruments, Inc.
3860 Calle Fortunada
San Diego, California 92123-1825
