
Installation
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2.0 Installation
2.1 Installation Overview
Standard installation of the RoughDeck AX heavy duty floor scale consists of the following steps:
1. Select a site
2. Check levelness and smoothness of site
3. Unpack scales and ramps
4. Adjust the four feet on the scale
5. Anchor ramps and plates that sit above tabs on the scale
6. Connect cable to junction box and indicator
7. Calibrate the unit
Access ramp installation is described in Section 2.6 on page 11.
2.2 Site Preparation
The scale must not be loaded beyond its capacity, even momentarily. Do not select a site where overweight loads would have to
maneuver to avoid crossing the platform. Avoid areas where the scale might receive damaging side impacts or shock damage.
Avoid areas where water may damage a scale not meant for a washdown environment.
The interface cable between the scale and the indicator must be protected against crushing, cutting, or moisture damage. If the
chosen site has such potential dangers, some method of protection, such as running the cable in conduit, will be necessary.
In operation, the scale must be level within 1/4 inch Either choose a site where the ground is close to this standard to avoid
excessive shimming, or modify the ground at the chosen site to meet this standard.
2.3 Unpacking
Remove all packing material and inspect scale for visible damage caused during shipment.
All RoughDeck models have threaded holes in the deck to allow installation of eye bolts with shoulders for use when lifting the
scale with chains or using a spreader bar.
IMPORTANT: Lift the scale only with a properly designed spreader bar as shown in Figure 2-1.
Lifting force must be vertical to avoid bending the eye bolts.
WARNING: Eye bolts must always be inserted into the top of the scale. Lifting should always occur with the top plate facing
up and the eye bolts securely attached through the nuts welded to the bottom side of the top plate. Lifting from the bottom
of the plate could cause nuts to break loose and the scale to fall.
Figure 2-1. Proper Lifting Technique
Large Platform
(Larger then 5 ft x 5 ft, and /or more than 10,000 lb capacity)
Use two 3/4 in eye bolts, insert into threaded holes in
opposite corners of top plate for lifting.
Small Platform
(5 ft x 5 ft or smaller and/or 10,000 lb or less capacity)
Use one 1/2 in eye bolt, insert into threaded hole in
center of top plate for lifting.