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Instruction Manual

& Operating Guide

Weigh Platforms

Spring Balance Model  327G

Electronic Model  327GE

Summary of Contents for 327G

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Operating Guide Weigh Platforms Spring Balance Model 327G Electronic Model 327GE ...

Page 2: ...Spring Balance Model 327G Electronic Model 327GE ...

Page 3: ...arnings 4 Introduction and Intended Use Features and Specifications 5 Installation 6 Fitting the Spring Balance Head 7 Operating Instructions 8 Maintenance 9 Electronic Weigh Head Instructions for use 10 13 Electronic Weigh Head Safe Installation Maintenance 14 3 Rev A ...

Page 4: ...ufficient build for the safety of both animals and operators Do not have any auxiliary hurdles or gates attached directly to the crate as this will provide inaccurate readings If hurdles are to be used these should be attached to the posts provided which fit into the sockets on the weigh platform base Note Check also the instruction leaflet provided by Salter Brecknell Electronic weigh head manufa...

Page 5: ... only be used by an experienced stock person who can maintain a high standard of animal welfare Deviations from the intended use should not take place without the notice and approval of David Ritchie Implements Ltd Robust RHS frame Pivotting centre pillar allows complete access to side of cattle crate Eight sealed self aligning bearings Ground clearance allows access by forklift tines for around f...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...sition in the foot pedal catch Fig 4 Empty the contents of the oil bottle into the dash pot of the weigh head To zero To zero the scale ensure the column carrying the weigh head is in the vertical position and that the crate is empty Depress the foot pedal and hold the pedal in the down position and turn the tare screw to zero the needle pointer Hook Bolt Tare Screw Dash Pot Link Bar Handle with o...

Page 8: ...tion Allow the animal to enter the handling crate and settle To weigh depress the foot pedal and hold the pedal in the down position when reading the weight When weighing an animal is complete remove your foot from the foot pedal When the animal is released from the handling crate the cam will return to the locked position on the foot pedal mechanism To gain access via the side doors of the Ritchi...

Page 9: ...t require grease However nipples are provided and grease can be applied at your discretion Fig 7 circled Whilst in use periodic greasing of the cam and light oiling of the pedal pivot is recommended Fig 8 circled Maintenance Fig 7 Fig 8 ...

Page 10: ...ck the indicator and components from the box Charge the indicator as instructed opposite Fig 9 When the indicator is fully charged attach it to the load cell assembly with the knobs provided Connect the load cell cable to the left hand socket on the underside of the indicator and switch on the unit Recharging the indicator Disconnect the load cell cable and remove the indicator from the load cell ...

Page 11: ...le once the weight gets within an allowable tolerance band the scale will display the average weight of the animal This reading will remain on the scale after the animal has been removed By pressing the Hold key for a second time this will release the held weight shown on the display and return the scale back to displaying live weight Allows the displayed weight to be sent to a printer if fitted U...

Page 12: ...nunciator will flash Stable Hold 0 0 Kg With no animal on the weigh platform depress the foot pedal and hold down until the weight is displayed then press the Zero key Display will zero off any weight shown on the display Release the foot pedal Display will show negative weight Normal Weighing Move animal onto the weigh platform depress the foot pedal and hold down until the weight is displayed Th...

Page 13: ...e is switched off The Hold key can also be pressed when the animal is already on the platform This allows the operator to quickly resample the animal s weight if the first reading was thought to be incorrect To release the held weight Press the Hold key again to release the hold function The scale will return back to displaying the live weight Turning scale off The indicator will automatically tur...

Page 14: ...ust have a readily accessible disconnect device incorporated in the fixed wiring Safe Use Caution Cleaning the Indicator Weigh Head To avoid the possibility of electric shock or damage to the machine always switch off the machine and isolate from the power supply before carrying out any routine maintenance Harsh abrasives solvents scouring cleaners and alkaline cleaning solutions such as washing s...

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Page 16: ...David Ritchie Implements Ltd Carseview Road Forfar Scotland DD8 3BT Tel 01307 462271 fax 01307 464081 e mail agrisales ritchie uk com www ritchie uk com ...

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