Fairbanks Aegis Xtreme-Duty Floor Scale - Manual (Page 25)

Section 4: Service & Maintenance
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4.2.3. Load Cell Replacement Steps
1. Cycle-down the power to the indicator, then unplug the unit.
2. Remove the platform and junction box access covers.
3. Loosen the gland bushing, and tie a string or wire to the end of the cable to act as
a pull wire.
4. Place wire markers on the cable ends.
─ Masking tape is an effective alternative
5. Disconnect the faulty load cells wires from the terminal block.
6. Lift the platform end with a forklift or heavy pry bar, using wood blocks for safety.
7. Remove the load cell, pulling the cable through the scale while leaving the pull
string/wire in the scale.
8. Remove the defective load cell from the receiver cups , then install the new load
cell.
─ Use a lubricant on the O-rings.
9. Disconnect the pull string/wire from the defective load cell's cable, then attach to
the replacement load cell's cable end.
10. Pull the cable from the new cell through to the junction box.
11. Lower the scale to the surface removing the safety blocks.
12. Distribute the scale’s weight evenly on all four (4) load cells..
13. Connect the load cell wires into the junction box, then tighten the box gland
bushing(s).
14. Replace the platform access cover.