Service Information
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Service Information
4.1
Periodic Maintenance
Clean the space between the platform side and pit frame and the surface beneath the platform to prevent debris build up.
Use care with high pressure steam wash downs for hermetically-sealed load cells. The steam may not damage the load cells,
but elevated temperatures may cause incorrect readings until the unit cools to room temperature.
4.2
Load Cell Replacement
Order replacement load cells from Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
CAUTION
Lift the scale only with a properly designed spreader bar as shown in
. Lifting force must be vertical to
avoid bending the eye bolts.
Figure 4-1. Proper Lifting Technique.
1. Remove the foot from the load cell to be replaced.
2. Disconnect the load cell cable from the junction box and cut cable ties.
3. Run the new load cell cable to the junction box
4. Wire the cable to the junction box.
5. Check that the threaded holes for the load cell screws are free of debris. Use compressed air to blow out the holes if
necessary.
6. Position the load cell with alignment arrows pointed up toward the scale deck and loosely install the hex head cap
screws provided.
Figure 4-2. Load Cell Replacement.
