Cargo Lift Scale Series
Wired to Wireless Conversion Instructions
Manuals can be viewed or downloaded from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
The CLS Series Cargo Lift Scale has the capability to go from wired to wireless operation with a few steps. The wireless option
attaches onto the back of the indicator and collects data from the junction box without the use of a coiled wire cable.
The conversion kit contains the following items:
• Angle/battery box assembly (PN 167282)
• Wireless sub-assembly box (PN 98289)
• Lithium-Ion battery (PN 96343)
• Lithium-Ion battery charger (PN 96344)
Wireless communication between the indicator and the junction box which is located on the forklift and is powered by a
lithium-ion battery housed in a battery box.
Figure 1. Wireless Components for Communication
To convert the unit from wired to wireless:
1. Remove the angle bracket and the wired cable connecting the indicator to the forklift scale.
2. Install and wire from the wireless sub-assembly box to the indicator.
3. Install the angle/battery box assembly to the top of the carriage.
Remove Wired Cable
To remove the wired cable from the forklift to the indicator:
1. Cut cable ties that are securing the coiled wire between the bottom of the scale and the top of the mast of the forklift.
2. Disconnect the cable from the indicator.
3. Remove top cover plate from the forklift to access the junction box located beneath.
4. Disconnect the wired cabling from the junction box.
PN 101112 Rev B
May 14, 2019
