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2.2
Installing the EZ Mount 1
1.
The type of installation and strength of the mounting surface governs the method
of locating, attaching, and assembling the EZ Mount 1 assembly. Carefully
consider three areas which commonly cause accuracy problems:
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Are the supporting legs adequately braced so they will not spread when the system
is fully loaded?
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Does the supporting structure have the necessary strength to prevent excessive
deflection when the system is fully loaded?
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Is there attached equipment such as skirting, venting, or piping which is likely to
cause binding or lack of flexibility?
2.
Determine where to position the mount and in which direction it should be oriented.
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 accommo-
date expansion for different vessel shapes are as follows:
Top Plate
Loading Bracket
Cotter Pin
Load Cell Bolt
Load Cell
Cotter Pin
Base Plate
Load Pin
Locating Pin
Washer
Load Bar
SUBPLATE RECOMMENDED
1" up to 60,000 lb
1.5" up to 150,000 lb
2.0" up to 250,000 lb
3.
Make necessary preparations to the mounting surfaces noting that the LOAD CELL
BOLTS protrude beyond the BASE PLATE.
