Rice Lake Low Profile Floor Scale HC

Lift scale with chains and proper spreader bar

Remove foot and defective load cell

Disconnect load cell cable from junction box

Cut cable ties and free the cable

Pull cable out of the scale frame channels

Loosen overload stops for Canadian HC models

Place weight on affected scale corner (25% of load cell capacity)

Identify the correct load cell terminal for each corner (CELL 1, CELL 2, etc.)

Refer to Figure 4-4 on page 15 for scale deck corner numbering

Connect and approximately calibrate the indicator

Enter the test weight (25% of scale capacity)

Zero the indicator with no weight on the scale

Refer to the indicator manual for correct calibration procedures.

Exercise the scale by loading it to near capacity two or three times.

Ensure no load is on the scale.

Place the indicator in its calibration mode.

Ensure all tools are available, including a pry bar and spirit level.

Verify that the scale is clean and free of debris.

Adjust each scale foot by hand until all feet are contacting the floor equally.

Did you use Teflon tape or Loctite to secure the feet?

Ensure scale foot does not bottom out against the underside of the load cell.

Check that the foot stem is not damaged by bending or stripping threads.

Are the load cells hermetically sealed?

Clean the space between the platform side and pit frame.

Clean the surface beneath the platform.

Use care with high pressure steam wash downs for hermetically-sealed load cells.

Is there any visible debris remaining?