Ohaus VX SERIES FLOOR SCALES Manual - Manual (Page 9)

VX Series Floor Scale EN-5
3. OPERATION
For setup, calibration, and proper operation, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the indicator. Refer also to Section 4.3
below for floor scale capacity and readability information.
3.1. Operating Limits
Although the floor scales have extremely rugged construction, certain load limits must not be exceeded. The maximum admissible
loading is shown in Table 2.
TABLE 2. MAXIMUM ADMISSIBLE LOADING
Model
Maximum Central load 1
(80% Surface Area)
Maximum Side load 2
(30% Surface Area)
One Side Corner Load 3
(10% Surface Area)
VX2500L 2,500 lb / 1,130 kg 2,500 lb / 1,130 kg 1,250 lb / 565 kg
VX5000L
VX5000X
5,000 lb / 2,265 kg 5,000 lb / 2,265 kg 2,500 lb / 1,130 kg
VX10000L
VX10000X
10,000 lb / 4,530 kg 10,000 lb / 4,530 kg 5,000 lb / 2,265 kg
4. MAINTENANCE
4.1. Daily Checks
 Check that the feet are properly seated in the holes of each load cell.
 Check that the 4 feet are in full contact with the floor.
 Check that the scale is free from debris, especially under and around the edges of the scale.
 Check that there is no damage to the connecting cable.
4.2. Cleaning
Risk of Electrical Shock
Disconnect the power source before cleaning the scale with any liquids.
Exterior maintenance of the floor scale is limited to regular cleaning.
- Wipe surfaces with a damp cloth.
- Use only common household cleaning agents.
- Never use water spray or high pressure cleaners.
- Keep the air gap at the edge of the platform free of debris.