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RoughDeck Low Profile Floor Scale Installation Manual
General Safety
WARNING
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the
instructions and warnings in this manual. 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. Proper care is your responsibility.
Before attempting to operate this unit, make sure every individual who operates or works with this unit has
read and understands the following safety information.
Failure to heed may result in serious injury of death.
DO NOT allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
DO NOT operate without all shields and guards in place.
DO NOT jump on the scale.
DO NOT use for purposes other then weight taking.
DO NOT place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
DO NOT use any load bearing component that is worn beyond 5% of the original dimension.
DO NOT use this product if any of the components are cracked.
DO NOT exceed the rated load limit of the unit.
DO NOT make alterations or modifications to the unit.
DO NOT remove or obscure warning labels.
DO NOT use near water.
Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the outlet.
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.
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Operating Requirements
The following are basic operating requirements for the
RoughDeck
floor scale.
Electrical Grounding
For systems where the scale is connected to a 115 VAC circuit, the indicator must be directly connected to an earth
ground with a ground interface cable of no more than 3
Ω
resistance throughout its length.
Load Cell Excitation
Rated Excitation: 10 VDC
Maximum Excitation: 15 VDC
Grade Level Requirements
The supporting surface for the four feet of the scale must be level within
1
/
4
in. of horizontal.
End Load Capacity
200% full scale at 1000 lbs
100% full scale at 2000 lbs, 5000 lbs, and 20,000 lbs
80% full scale at 10,000 lbs
66% full scale at 30,000 lbs
Nominal Scale Height
2K–10K lb (1000–5000 Kg) models:
3.5 in (89 mm)
20K lb (10000 kg) models:
4.0 in (102 mm)
30K lb (15000 kg) models:
5.0 in (127 mm)
