EZ Mount Load Cell Mounting Kit
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• Use only hermetically sealed RL72010MH load cells in washdown
applications. Environmentally protected load cells are not suitable for such
applications and will be damaged. If tanks and surrounding equipment are
frequently steam cleaned or if the load cell is subjected to direct
washdown, a protective shroud for the weighing assembly is
recommended. Proper drainage is necessary so the weighing assembly is
not standing in water.
• All support points should be equally stiff so that they deflect by the same
amount as the vessel is loaded.
Figure 2-1. Parts Illustration
2.2
Installing the EZ Mount 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:
• Are the supporting legs adequately braced so they will not spread when the
system is fully loaded?
• Does the supporting structure have the necessary strength to prevent
excessive deflection when the system is fully loaded?
• Is there attached equipment such as skirting, venting, or piping which is
likely to cause binding or lack of flexibility?
1.
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 accommodate 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
