Rice Lake SURVIVOR PT, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...53280 SURVIVOR PT Pit TypeTruckScale Assembly Instructions ...

Page 2: ...Survivor PT Pit Type Truck Scale Assembly Instructions ...

Page 3: ...r Mount Chair 6 3 2 Prepare Baseplate and Mount Installation 6 3 3 Raise Mount into Final Position 6 3 4 Attach Flexible Conduit Sections 7 3 4 1 Attach Grounding Strap 7 3 4 2 Install Lower Module Assembly Bolts 7 3 5 Install Anchor Bolts and Grout 7 3 6 Install Support Bars Corrugated Metal and Deck Rebar 8 3 6 1 Corrugated Metal Sheeting 8 3 7 Deck Rebar 8 4 0 Pour and Finish Concrete Deck 9 4 ...

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Page 5: ... Mounts are installed to the level of the deck then anchored and grouted to the foundation Cabling is run in conduit and electronic equipment connected to finish the installation The general assembly order is summarized below 1 Set deck modules into position on setting blocks and bolt deck modules together 2 Install outriggers and deck channel coping 3 Place deck into final position even with top ...

Page 6: ...the four lift lugs provided with the scale Once the first module is removed from the truck and is placed on the setting blocks the four lift lugs can be removed and used for lifting and positioning the other modules NOTE Rice Lake Weighing Systems will credit the customer for the return of the four lift lugs Please call for an RMA number 1 5 Temporary Setting Blocks Most installers use 12 1 4 temp...

Page 7: ...that both the end module and center module end plates are aligned 3 Check that the module is centered side to side in the pit NOTE At the installer s discretion install the center section with the J box on the near side to the scale house 4 When both modules are aligned insert the top three 1 1 8 bolts with flat washers lock washers and nuts on the outside of the beam Leave out the bottom bolt to ...

Page 8: ...rs and secure it to the module frame using the 1 2 x 2 bolts nuts and washers 3 Assemble the center section deck coping to the end channels using four 2 1 2 bolts washers and nuts 4 Attach the third module deck coping to the center section and to the end of the module assembly NOTE To compensate for irregularities in pit dimensions 1 2 shims are provided with the truck scale kit assembly These shi...

Page 9: ... at equal intervals between the deck coping and the pit wall coping before welding as shown in the drawing on the right 2 4 Level Module Assembly Using a suitable jack and shims raise each module section so that the top of the deck coping is level with the top of the pit After raising module assembly re check module alignment to make sure that the top is level and centered side to side in the pit ...

Page 10: ... the bottom surface 2 Each load cell mount comes equipped with a 90 degree threaded LB conduit adapter Orient the adapter so that the cable will point toward the inside of the scale when mounted NOTE Each mount must be oriented so the cable exit from the load cell is facing the interior of the module to which it will be attached The correct orientation will place the flexible conduit section on th...

Page 11: ...r each load cell The anchor bolts are installed in holes in each module pier 1 Use an industrial hammer drill with a 3 4 carbide masonry bit at least 36 long to drill anchor bolt holes This long bit allows the drill body to clear the siderail so the hole can be drilled nearly vertical Hold the bit as close to vertical as possible and drill a 3 4 hole at least 6 into the concrete pier beneath each ...

Page 12: ...EZ SR truck scale installation Figure 3 9 Metal sheeting example NOTES Secure the corrugated metal sheet to the manhole frame by installing 12 sheet metal screws or tack weld around base of manhole frame When pouring concrete make sure that concrete is poured over the overlap not into the overlap 3 7 Deck Rebar Concrete deck reinforcing consists of installing 5 rebar on 12 centers at the locations...

Page 13: ...ensure concrete flowing evenly into the frame and encasing all Nelson studs and rebar a concrete vibrator is highly recommended These units are available for rent at most construction equipment rental sources They work very quickly to level concrete settle out surface stones and leave a stone free layer at the top surface to make finishing easier After vibrating to approximate level screed the con...

Page 14: ...concrete stains on the exposed support beams clean off stains with a damp sponge before applying the curing solution to the deck Epoxy based concrete curing products are available at contractor supply companies Do not use the petroleum based or paraffin based waterproofing agents specifically advertised for wood decks and concrete patios These products are not curing agents and will allow the deck...

Page 15: ...isplays and other peripheral devices must be obtained locally Conduit runs may be buried in a trench or secured above ground Use separate conduit runs for AC power and DC data lines to avoid interference As a general guideline run AC and DC cables in separate trenches if possible When DC data cables must run in the same trench as AC power lines separate cables as much as possible 5 4 Single Point ...

Page 16: ...trikes and cause damage to costly electronic systems Always attempt to establish a single point grounding system When establishing a ground system for the scale installation do not install more than one ground rod for each scale location Separate earth grounds do not share the same zero reference as the existing earth ground for the AC power system The difference in electrical potential invites gr...

Page 17: ...to protect load cells and scale wiring from lightning and other transient damage As a minimum requirement for ground wire installation the conductor must be at least a 10 gauge unsheathed copper wire Run the bare ground wire conductor intact from the AC power ground rod to the scale in a separate trench Bring the wire up from the trench near the junction box and attach it to the ground lug of the ...

Page 18: ... R2 R33 JP12 JP2 VR9 JP19 R48 VR7 JP18 R42 R44 R22 R25 R16 R18 VR2 R19 R39 VR10 R35 R37 VR11 R27 R29 R31 R9 R11 R12 R1 R3 R5 VR5 R6 JP5 JMP NEG JMP POS VR8 VR3 VR1 VR12 VR6 J1 VR4 J2 R13 R7 EXPANSION J9 J5 ARC R46 JP4 JP3 ARGND JP14 JP15 JP13 L3 L4 L2 J8 J4 J3 J6 L1 R20 J7 INDICATOR J10 JP TRIM TRIM TO EX EX SI EX EX SI EX EX 1 SI EX EX SI JP JP TO SIGNAL 2005 SIGNAL CUT TO DISABLE CUT CELL CELL C...

Page 19: ...ction box to the indicator 3 Power up the indicator 4 Turn all load cell potentiometers individual and section in the junction box clockwise until a clicking noise is heard when you continue turning This eliminates any initial resistance so all signals are at full strength You re now ready to do individual signal trimming Side 1 The first objective is to adjust individual load cells along one side...

Page 20: ...on side 1 6 As adjustments are somewhat interactive repeat the process in Steps 1 through 5 until all four cells on Side 1 read within 1 of each other 7 Side 2 Move to the Side 2 of the scale Load each cell in turn with the weight cart and record readings on those four cells in the same way The cell which reads the closest to the Side 1 reference cell will be used as your reference cell for trimmi...

Page 21: ...ed scale technician with a test weight truck and the expertise to access the scale indicator s Setup or Calibration mode must perform the calibration procedure Figure 6 8 Calibration with Test Weights Equipment Required Truck scales are routinely calibrated using 25 of the capacity weight of the scale Certified Class F test weights equaling at least 12 5 of the scale s capacity will be required fo...

Page 22: ...to the end of the load cell cable and pull the cable out of the rigid conduit to free the load cell cable from the scale deck Tie off pull cable so that it will not pull itself back into the conduit 4 Loosen the two load cell bolts until they disengage from the column threads 5 Remove the four bolts that hold the upper mount chair to the deck frame 6 Jack up the scale deck approximately 1 4 at the...

Page 23: ...ent by RLWS confirms that the non conformity actually exists and was not caused by accident misuse neglect alteration improper installation improper repair or improper testing RLWS shall be the sole judge of all alleged non conformities Such equipment has not been modified altered or changed by any person other than RLWS or its duly authorized repair agents RLWS will have a reasonable time to repa...