Fairbanks 1124-1 Portable Platform Scale - Manual (Page 8)

beam load rod (the open part of the 'hook' on the bottom
should face the scale base (inward).
i. Holding the rod's BOTTOM hook, put it UNDER the pivot
on the END of the scale lever by lifting on the long lever
end from the bottom.
j. Fit the beam lock (#43) over the beam tip and align with
the 2 holes in the beam cap and use the 2 screws to
fasten the beam lock to the beam cap with the handle
facing the scale platform.
k. Hang the counterpoise (#54) from the beam tip loop.
l. Set the sliding poise to zero and hand tighten the screw.
m. Check that the beam is straight and does not touch the
sides of the trig lock.
n. Shift the cap if necessary to straighten, then tighten the
'acorn' nuts securely.
Note: Check that the weighing platform "floats" on the levers' pivots
and bearings and does not bind or set to one side.
The platform should return to a centered position if moved to
any position then released.
o. Unlock the beam lock loop to allow the beam to balance.
p. The beam should move up and down freely coming to rest
in the center of the trig lock opening. Balance the beam by
adjusting the balance ball at the butt end of the beam,
using a screwdriver.
• Turning the screw CW will RAISE the beam
• Turning the screw CCW will LOWER the beam.
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