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7. Position the load cell to maintain the dimension.
8. Route the load cell cables near each corner to ensure the cable is free from possible contact with each foot. 
9. Do not cut excess load cell cables. 
10. Make a strain relief loop before routing the cables through the conduit. 
11. Coil extra cable before it enters the junction box. 
12. Pass the end of the load cell cable through the cable fittings in the NEMA Type 4X junction box.
13. Corner correction, trimming, and calibration are necessary after replacing a load cell. Follow the instructions in 

Section 3.2

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Section 3.3 on page 12

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4.3

Troubleshooting Guide

Table 4-1.  Troubleshooting Guide.

Symptom

Probable Cause

Solution

System does not operate--no 
display

Power disconnected

Check and reconnect

Indicator fuse blown

Replace fuse, check for cause

Interface cable cut or disconnected

Repair

Signal leads incorrectly installed at indicator

Install according to indicator installation manual

Display stays at zero

Faulty load cell connections

Check cable connections in J-box at indicator

Faulty indicator

Service the indicator

Erratic weights

Vibration near scale

Remove source of vibration or move scale

Platform not level to within 1/4”

Level the platform by adjusting feet or shimming

Load cell or cable water damage

Replace load cell or cable

Debris under load cells or platform

Clean

Faulty indicator

Use simulator to test indicator stability; service indicator

Consistently high or low 
weights

Indicator not properly adjusted to zero

Zero the indicator according to operation manual

Platform binding

Adjust clearance for free platform movement

Indicator not calibrated

Calibrate according to indicator’s manual and 

Section 3.3 

on page 12

Faulty load cells

Test and, if necessary, replace load cells

Feet touching deck’s underside

Adjust feet downward to provide clearance

Summary of Contents for RoughDeck QC-X

Page 1: ...RoughDeck QC X Floor Scale With Gas Springs Installation Manual PN 181085 Rev A April 25 2018...

Page 2: ...marks of their respective companies All information contained within this publication is to the best of our knowledge complete and accurate at the time of publication Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserv...

Page 3: ...1 2 Safety 2 1 3 Model Designations 2 2 0 Installation 3 2 1 Scale Location 3 2 2 Unpack Floor Scale 3 2 3 Junction Box Installation 4 2 4 Cable Connections 4 2 4 1 Junction Box Connections 4 2 5 Saf...

Page 4: ...X Floor Scale With Gas Springs 2 Visit our website www RiceLake com Rice Lake continually offers web based video training on a growing selection of product related topics at no cost Visit www ricelake...

Page 5: ...information can be found on the website at www ricelake com warranties 1 1 Features Rugged wash down design rigid 304 stainless steel frame constructed with continuous welds Manual drop in place safe...

Page 6: ...stood Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals Failure to heed could result in seri...

Page 7: ...rectly connected to an earth ground with a ground interface cable of no more than 3 resistance throughout its length 2 2 Unpack Floor Scale Remove all packing material and inspect scale for visible da...

Page 8: ...2 1 Indicator Connection Cable Color Junction Box Bare White Green Blue Black Yellow Red 4 Route the cable to the indicator considering the following Load cell cables from the scale platform to the j...

Page 9: ...se the top 2 Holding the top plate bring the safety bar down and place the hook end over the bolt in the scale frame 3 Release the pressure on the cylinders to allow the frame to rest on the safety ba...

Page 10: ...a typical pit installation Note The dimensions shown will change according to the site Installation Diagram The following reference numbers apply to Figure 2 1 on page 7 Length of the conduit pipe is...

Page 11: ...e fully grouted 4X 2 nominal bore drain pipe for wet or washed location Scale must not be submerged Installation Rice Lake Weighing Systems All Rights Reserved 7 Figure 2 1 Example Pit Installation Dr...

Page 12: ...in Optional Pit Use the following procedure for installation of the scale into a pit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 75 Manual Safety Bar Gas Spring Scale Top Plate Hinges Four load cell cable...

Page 13: ...ables to the junction box according to the corner numbering diagram Figure 2 3 and the load cell wiring chart Table 2 3 7 Coil and store excess cable before hooking up to the junction box WARNING Do n...

Page 14: ...sed with access ramps side movement of the scale is automatically eliminated and no other mounting plates are necessary Figure 2 4 Ramp Access Optional access ramps are available in two different type...

Page 15: ...4 See Figure 2 3 on page 4 2 Connect the indicator and calibrate using a test weight The recommended test weight for all RoughDeck models is 25 of scale capacity Example 500 lb for 2K lb models 3 Ens...

Page 16: ...rything is seated 1 Load the scale to near capacity two or three times 2 Ensure there is no load on the scale and place the indicator in the calibration mode 3 Perform a zero calibration 4 Place test...

Page 17: ...Lake Weighing Systems CAUTION Lift the scale only with a properly designed spreader bar as shown in Figure 4 1 Lifting force must be vertical to avoid bending the eye bolts Figure 4 1 Proper Lifting...

Page 18: ...lace fuse check for cause Interface cable cut or disconnected Repair Signal leads incorrectly installed at indicator Install according to indicator installation manual Display stays at zero Faulty loa...

Page 19: ...cells two years all other components one year Electrical Grounding For systems where the scale is connected to a 120 VAC circuit the instrument must be directly connected to an earth ground with a gro...

Page 20: ...RoughDeck QC X Floor Scale With Gas Springs 16 Visit our website www RiceLake com...

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