Installation
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1. Place the scale into the pit. It should be seated on the pit coping corner plates.
2. Adjust feet as necessary until the platform is level to within
1
/
4
".
3. Feed the load cell cables through the conduit. Leave a strain relief loop; allow enough cable for free movement of the
scale in the lifted position without tension in the cables.
4. Route the load cell cables on the same side as the hinge mechanism.
5. Route the load cell cables through the fittings in the junction box.
6. Wire the cables to the junction box according to the corner numbering diagram (
) and the load cell wiring
7. Coil and store excess cable before hooking up to the junction box.
WARNING
• Do not cut excess load cell cable. Do not store the excess cable in the scale pit.
• Make sure the scale opens and closes gently to prevent damage to load cells.
Do not work under the raised scale or place body parts under a raised scale without the safety bar properly
positioned. Position the safety bar as shown in
.
Figure 2-3. Corner Numbering - Top View
Table 2-3. Load Cell Wiring.
Cable Color
Code
Junction Box
Terminal
Red
+Excitation
Black
-Excitation
Green
+Signal
White
-Signal
Base or Clear
Shield
1
4
2
3
Junction
Box
Hinged Side of Scale
