Fairbanks 1124-1 Portable Platform Scale - Manual (Page 9)

q. If the beam will not balance using the balance ball :
• Check that the poise is at "0" and the poise screw is snug.
• Check that the platform is 'free' and 'floating'.
• Check that the beam load rod is connected properly on
BOTH ends.
• Check that there is nothing under the platform inhibiting
the levers (floor debris).
• Check that the counterpoise hanger, without any weights,
is on the tip loop.
• Check that the beam is hanging from the middle loop.
• Check that the beam lock is 'open'
• Apply a slight pressure to the scale platform and see if
the beam tip rises.
• If "YES" continue on to balance, if "NO", recheck
mechanical assembly.
If the scale beam still does not balance perform the following:
• Use a screwdriver to 'center' the balance ball at the butt
end of the beam.
• If the beam is "UP", apply small amounts of weight (BBs)
to the top of the counterpoise.
• If the beam is "LOW", remove the counterpoise hanger,
loosen the hanger rod by turning and holding the bottom
nut, and remove a small amount of lead shot.
• Add or remove small amounts of weight until beam
balances.
• Secure the counterpoise hanger with "added" or
"removed" weight.
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