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EZ Mount 1
Load Cell Mounting Kit
25710
Installation
Guide
Version 2.0
Page 1: ...1 EZ Mount 1 Load Cell Mounting Kit 25710 Installation Guide Version 2 0 ...
Page 2: ...nge without notice March 2004 Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Mechanical Installation 2 2 1 General Installation Guidelines for Tank Mounts 2 2 2 Installing the EZ Mount 1 3 3 Load Cell Wiring Junction Box Connections 5 4 Adjustments Calibration 5 5 Troubleshooting 6 6 Maintenance and Replacement Parts 7 7 EZ Mount 1 Limited Warranty 8 ...
Page 3: ...ationandreplacementwithoutthe need to raise the weighed vessel a large amount which may disturb piping and other connections The EZ Mount 1 is available in mild steel or stainless steel in five sizes from 5 000 250 000 lb The mount is compatible with RL70000 and RTI5103 mild steel load cells in capacities from 5 000 lb to 250 000 lb The EZ Mount 1isalsoavailableinstainlesssteelwithRL70000SSandRTI9...
Page 4: ...piping or conduit be horizon tal and flexible If flexible piping is not used make sure distance from vessel to the first pipe supportis20 30timespipediameter Fordetails see the Technical Information section of the RLWS Load Cell Product Selection Guide In smaller lower capacity tanks and hoppers iso lating resultant forces becomes extremely criti cal 5 Loadcellsshouldnotbeinstalledinmountsuntilall...
Page 5: ... of flexibility 2 Determinewheretopositionthemountandinwhichdirectionitshouldbeoriented The EZ Mount 1 is designed to allow for lateral movement in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the load cell These tank weighing units should be oriented so that the movement due to thermal expansion contraction is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis Sample mounting orientations to accom...
Page 6: ...are no more than 0 5 out of level Shim as necessary 13 Check that the top plates are no more than 5 out or level Shim if necessary and fully tighten mounting bolts 14 If dummy cells are used replace with actual LOAD CELLS Refer to step 4 15 Toachieveequalloaddistribution finalheightadjustmentscanbemadewithshims between the TOP PLATE LOADING BRACKET and the weighing vessel The variationinloadamongt...
Page 7: ...or better performance use positive and negative remote sense lines if the wiring running from the junction box to the indicator is longer than 25 feet LOAD CELL WIRE COLOR FUNCTION Black EXC Red EXC Green SIG White SIG SHIELD Gray or Bare DRIP LOOP 3 Load Cell Wiring 1 Route the load cell cables so they will not be damaged or cut Cable should not be routed near heat sources greater than 150 F Do n...
Page 8: ...cale and structure 2 Check that tank vessel and mounts are plumb level and square at critical areas 3 Check all piping and conduit for connections which restrict vessel movement 4 If check rods are used loosen all connections to finger tight only for testing 5 Check load cell cables for physical or water damage 6 Check all electrical connections especially in the junction box If the problem still ...
Page 9: ...unts No Description Reqd Replacement Part Numbers A B C D 1 Top Plate Loading Bracket 1 18376 18377 18378 29013 2 Load Cell Bolt 2 14774 14796 14798 14798 3 Washer 2 15178 15187 15187 15187 4 Double Ended Shear Beam Load Cell 1 See Load Cell Selection Guide 5 Load Bar 2 18267 18268 18269 18269 6 Base Plate 1 18370 18371 18372 18372 7 Load Pin 1 18270 18271 18272 18272 8 Locating Pin 1 18373 18374 ...
Page 10: ...ged non conformities Such equipment has not been modified altered or changed by any person other than RLWS or its duly authorized repair agents RLWS will have a reasonable time to repair or replace the defective equipment Buyer is responsible for shipping charges both ways In no event will RLWS be responsible for travel time or on location repairs including assembly or disassembly of equipment nor...
