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© 1990-2015 by Fairbanks Scales, Inc.
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PortablePlatform Scale
BPP1000Series
BPP2000Series
Installation Manual

D i sc l a i m e r
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However, although this manual may include a specifically identified warranty notice for the product,
Fairbanks Scale Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents of this
manual, and reserves the right to make changes to this manual without notice when and as
improvements are made.
Fairbanks Scale Inc. shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost of repairs, incidental or
consequential damages of any kind, whether or not based on express or implied warranty,
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installation, or use of a scale.
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AmendmentRecord
PortablePlatformScale
BPP1000Series
BPP2000Series
Document50699
Manufactured by Fairbanks Scales Inc.
821 Locust St.
Kansas City, MO 64106
Created 08/1990
Revision 1 8/1990
Released Manual
Revision 2 11/2006
Updates made to include BPP2000;
Revisions in text formatting, illustration updates,
Descriptions, and processes
Revision 3 04/2012
Corrected
parts list description
Revision 4 03/2013
Misc. revisions
Revision 5 08/2015
Updated format
and graphics

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TableofContents
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ........................................ 9
Scope of This Manual ................................................ 9
Modifications ....................................................... 9
Customer/Operator Responsibilities .................................... 9
Repair Restrictions .................................................. 9
Service Responsibility ................................................ 9
Operating Requirements .............................................. 9
Description ........................................................ 10
Specifications ...................................................... 10
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION ........................................ 11
Unpacking ........................................................ 11
Tools Required for Assembly ......................................... 11
Base Assembly .................................................... 12
Pillar and Beam Assembly ........................................... 14
Zeroing the Beam .................................................. 16
Troubleshooting .................................................... 17
SECTION 3: PARTS ................................................ 18
Parts List ......................................................... 18
Parts Diagram ..................................................... 20

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Section1:GeneralInformation
ScopeofThisManual
This manual provides instructionsfor the Portable P
l a tf o r m
Scale Models
BPP1000 and
B PP2000 .
• Please read this manual carefully before assembling.
• Untrained personnel should not attempt to make any adjustments not specified in
these instructions.
Modifications
Absolutely NO PHYSICAL ALTERATIONS (mounting holes, etc.) are to be made to
this equipment.
Customer/Operator Re s pon s i b ili t i e s
It is the customer/operator’sresponsibility to maintain and protect the scale from
accidental or malicious damage.
Repair Re
s t r i c t i on s
The Portable Platform Scale must be repaired following specific current
warranty policies for this product.
ServiceResponsibility
The Portable Platform Scale is factory calibrated, and supplied to the
customer ready to be unpacked, assembled and placed into operation.
OperatingRequirements
• The scale must be operated on a firm, level surface.
• A bubble level is provided for checking the level condition of the scale.
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Description
The Portable Platform Scale is a compact portable unit designed for light to
medium operation. It requires no external power connections and will operate in a
wide variety of environmental conditions.
S
p e c i f i c a t i on s
S p e c i f i c a t i ons
BPP 1000
BP 2000
Capacity
1000 lbs.
2000 lbs.
Division Size
1/2 lb .
1 lb .
Platform
Cast iron base
Cast iron base
Platform Size
21" x 23½"
24" x 31"
Overall Height
42¾"
42¾"
Platform Height
About 7"
About 7"
Weighing System
Cast Iron Lever
Sys t em
Cast I ron
Lever Sys t em

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Section2:Installation
Unpacking
• Check the packing materials for loose parts or hardware before disposal.
• Check that all parts are included using the packing list.
• Check for componentdamage that may have occurred during shipping
• The scale platform under-structure arrives fully assembled, with the levers in their
proper positions.
ToolsRequiredforAssembly
• Needle nose pliers
• Flat head and Phillips head screwdrivers
• An adjustable wrench

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BaseAssembly
NOTE: The following descriptions refer to “Key#” (#4, etc.) to describe parts. Use the
parts list and Key# in the list to identify all such parts.
1. Place the Platform Sub
Assembly on the floor upside-down, preferably on 2x4
blocks to raise it up off the floor, if possible.
2. Remove the cotter pins and washers from one side of the Axle Rod (#19).
• Axle assembly includes an affixed cotter pin (#17), a 5 ” wheel (#16), and then
a flat washer (#18).
3. Insert the Axle Rod
Assembly through the two axle rod holes, side-to-side.
4. Place one flat washer (#18), then a wheel (#16) over the other end.

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BaseAssembly,Continued
5. Insert a cotter pin (#17) through the
Axle Rod.
• Using needle nose pliers, bend
back both haves of the cotter pin
to secure the wheel assembly.
6. Repeat steps two through four (2-4)
for the second axle.
7. Center the axles in the base, and then
insert the four locking screws (#15)
into each of the tapped holes in the
bottom of the base.
• Located directly under the axle
holes
8. Tighten the locking screws, and then
secure the Lock Nuts (#14).
9. Turn the platform over so it sets on
the wheels.
After inserting the four Cotter Pins, center
the
axles, tighten the Locking Screws, and then
secure the Lock Nuts.

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PillarandBeam
Assembly
1. Thread the two (2) Pillar Support Rods (#1) into the tapped holes provided in the base.
• The end with the longer thread should fit into the platform (about 1⁄2 i n c h ).
2. Place the Pillar (#2) down over the support
rods with the pillar cut-outs facing the right and
left of the platform.
3. Insert the Steelyard Rod (#35) down through
the pillar.
• The bent hook on top; the loose S w i v e l
Hook on the bottom.
• The hook opening should be toward the
platform when properly placed.
• DO NOT remove the washers from the
Steelyard R od .
4. Hook the Steelyard Rod (#35) to the
Long
Lever Tip Pivot (#34).
• Temporarily, hook the upper end of the
Steelyard Rod on the pillar cut-out.
Hook the Steelyard Rod to the
Long Lever Tip
Pivot.

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PillarandBeamAssembly,Continued
5. Place the cast iron Beam Support (#39) over the Steelyard Rod with the hook
facing to the right (when facing the scale platform).
6. Insert the Beam Cap (#45) onto the pillar rods.
• The long side will be to the right.
7. Place Washers over the pillar rods, and then screw on the
two (2) Acorn Nuts (#44).
• Hand-tighten only, at this time.
8. On the butt end on Beam
Assembly, hook the bottom
Load Loop to the Steelyard R od .
• See image to the right.
9. Pulling the Beam up, hook the top Fulcrum Loop (of the
Beam Assembly) to the hook on the Beam S uppo r t (#39).
• The beam should hang loosely from the two hooks.
10. Insert the Beam Lock (#43) onto the front end of the
Beam A ss e m b l y .
• See image to the right.
Hook the bottom Load Loop
to the Steelyard Rod.
Pulling
the Beam up, hook the top
Fulcrum Loop.
11. Slide the Beam Lock (#43) over the
Beam and align it with the two (2) holes
in the Beam Cap (#45).
12. Fasten the Beam Lock to the Beam Ca p
with the two (2) Hex Bolts (#46).
• The handle faces the scale platform.
13. Hang the Counterpoise A ss e m b l y
(#54) from the Beam Tip Loop .
14. Set the Sliding Poise (#52) to zero and
hand tighten the screw on its under-side.
• Check that the beam is straight and does
not touch the sides of the B ea m Lo ck .
• Shift the Cap if necessary to straighten,
and then tighten the acorn nuts securely
with an adjustable wrench.
Insert the Beam Lock onto the end of the Beam
Assembly, then align the Beam Lock under the
two holes in the Beam Cap. Fasten this
assembly with the two Hex Bolts.

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ZeroingtheBeam
Note: Check that the weighing platform "floats" on the levers' pivots and bearings and
does not bind or set to one side. The platform should return to a centered position if
moved to any position then released.
1. Unlock the Beam Lock Loop to allow the beam to balance.
• The beam should move up and down freely coming to rest in the center of the trig
lock opening.
2. Balance the beam by adjusting the balance ball at the butt end of the beam, using a
screwdriver.
• Turning the screw CW (Clock-Wise) raises the beam
• Turning the screw CCW (Counter Clock-Wise) lowers the beam.
The scale is now a
ss e m b l e d .

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Troubleshooting
If thebeamwillnotbalanceusingthebalanceball,checkthe following:
• Is the poise is at 0 (zero), and is the poise screw is snug?
• Is the platformfree and “floating”?
• Is the beam load rod connected properly on both ends?
• Is something under the platform inhibiting the levers (floor debris)?
• Are there any weights on the counterpoise hanger, and is it on the Tip Loop?
• Is the beam hanging from the middle loop?
• Is the Beam Lock Loop (#43) open?
Apply a slight pressure to the scale platform and see if the beam tip rises.
• If it does, continue onto balancing step.
• If it does not, recheck mechanical assembly.
If the scale beam still does not balance (beam rises with slight pressure),
perform the following:
1. Use a screwdriver to 'center' the balance ball at the butt end of the beam.
2. If the beam is up, apply small amounts of weight (BBs) to the top of the
C oun t e r po i s e.
3. If the beam is low, remove the
Counterpoise hanger (#54), loosen the hanger rod
by turning and holding the bottom nut, and remove a small amount of lead shot.
4. Add or remove small amounts of weight until beam balances.
5. Secure the counterpoise hanger with added or removed weight.

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Section3:Parts
PartsList
Key #
B PP1000
Part #
B PP2000
Part # De
sc r i p t i on
55017 BPP1000
Series, 24" x 21", 1K x .5, Portable B ea m
55789* BPP2000
Series, 24" x 31", 2K x 1, Portable B ea m
1 71622 78796* Set of Pillar Rods
2 58933 77228* Pillar
3 95847 Cover Assembly, Platform
4 95848 Frame
5 95855 Cotter Pin
6 58937 Bearing, Platform
7 95856 Screw, Phillips Head
8 95857 Screw, Allen
9 95858 Level, Bubble
10 95859 Pin, Corner Loop
11 71623 Loop, Corner
12 71624 Bearing, Corner Loop
13 71625 Cotter Pin
11, 12, 13 58938 Corner Loop Assembly
14 95867 Nut, Hex
15 95868 Bolt, Hex Head
16 95869 Wheel, 5" Diameter
17 71628 Cotter Pin
18 71629 Washer, Flat
19 71630 Axle
24 95861 Pivot
25 72948 Lever Assembly, Short
26 58939 Center Connection Assembly (26, 27, 28, 29, 32)
27 Clip, Center Connection
28 Link, Center Connection
29 Cotter Pin
30 95862 Pivot
31 95863 Pivot
32 75712* Upper Bearing, Center Connection
33 72947 75713* Long Lever Assembly
34 95864 Long Lever Tip Pivot
35 58934 Steelyard Rod Assembly
xxxxx* Indicates a part number for the BPP2000.

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PartsList,Continued
Key #
B PP1000
Part #
B PP2000
Part # De sc r i p t i on
36, 37, 38
71594
Loop Assembly
37
Cotter Pin
38
Bearing
39
95839
77229*
Support Beam
40
71591
Loop
40, 41, 42
71595
Loop Assembly
41
Cotter Pin
42
Bearing
43
95840
Lock Assembly, Beam
44
71592
Acorn Nut (2)
45
95841
77227*
Cap, Beam
46
71593
Hex Bolt (2)
47
Screw, Balance Weight Adjustment
48
Weight, Balance
47, 48, 49
95843
Beam Assembly(100 x 0.5 lb)
55017
BPP1000 1K x 0.5 NON-NTEP Beam
71633*
BPP2000 2000 lb. Portable Beam
75711*
BPP2000 BPP2000 Beam Insert
50
71632
Pivot
51
Pivot
51, 52, 53
95842
Poise Assembly
53
Loop
54, 58, 59,
60
58935
Counterpoise Stem Assembly
55, 56, 57
71598*
Set of SE Weights
55, 56, 57
74392*
Set of Metric Weights
55
58936
1 lb. Counterpoise Weights
56
95853
2 lb. Counterpoise Weights
57
95854
4 lb. Counterpoise Weights
58
Top, Counterpoise
59
Cup, Counterpoise
60
Nut, Hex
61
95865
Pin
62
95866
Cotter Pin
N/S
71586
Set of Corner Loops
N/S
71587
Set of Bearing Corner Loops
xxxxx* Indicates a part number for the BPP2000.

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PartsDiagram46
45 43
44
39
40 52
49 55
56
54 57
1
3
2 61
62
33
6
25 31 5
26 10
35
8
7 11 12
9 13
14 15 17
24 18
34 16
19
4