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Installation
Site the weigh platform on a level and firm
base. Failure to do so may result in inaccurate
weighing.
The crate can be positioned with the weigh
head on either the left or right side.
Note that the weigh platform has a single
pivot to one end with a double pivot to the
opposite end.
Lower the Ritchie Continental Cattle Crate
or improved access cattle crate onto the
weigh platform and attach the
single
pivot
end first using the ‘U’ bolts provided.
Important!
-Ensure that the load supports
are sitting parallel to the crate floor as Fig 1,
with the ‘U’ bolt 20 - 25mm up from the
bottom of the post.
Fig 2 - illustrates incorrect fitting!
Fix the ‘U’ bolts to the opposite
double
20 - 25 mm
PARALLEL
Single Pivot
End
‘U’ Bolt
Load Support
Fig 1
Incorrectly
fitted
NOT PARALLEL
Fig 2
For other makes of cattle crate - brackets may
have to be fabricated to suit utilising the ‘U’
bolt locations on the load supports.
It is recommended that you do not weld
directly onto the weigh platform!
pivotting end, again ensuring the load
supports and the cage floor are parallel.
