Fairbanks Aegis Transport Scale - Manual (Page 22)

Section 3: Service & Maintenance
04/10 22 51191 Rev. 2
3.2.4. Load Cell Replacement, Continued
4a. For a Stainless Steel Scale, remove the six (6) Phillips-head screws securing
the Junction Box Cover.
4b. Open the Junction Box Cover, identifying the correct cable.
5. Cut the five (5) Load Cell Cable bundled
connections inside the Junction Box.
6a. If the Load Cell being replaced is in the
farthest position , tie a drag string
to the cable, securing it with tape.
─ The cable for the nearest position
Load Cells can be accessed and
pulled through much easier.
6b. Carefully pull the Load Cell Cable out
through the access hole, down the
Side Rail, tugging gently so the
string will stay fastened to it.
7. Carefully remove the replacement Load
Cell from its packing, inspecting it
thoroughly for any obvious shipping or
handling damages.
8. For Load Cell being replaced is in the
farthest position , tie the drag string
to the new cable, securing it with
tape.
9. Pull the new Cable back trough the
Scale Platform, through the Pillar Access
Hole, and then into the Junction Box (if
Stainless Steel Scale), using the
identical path as the old cable.
10. Place the replacement Load Cell onto its
Mounting Block, then secure it with the
two (2) Mounting Bolts.
11. Assemble foot to the new load cell,
tightening foot fully.
12. Torque each Mounting Bolt to 90 ft/lbs.
Be very careful to select the correct Load
Cell Cable before cutting and replacing it.
The Junction Box attaches with Velcro
®
.