Rice Lake Mechanical Stationary Animal Scale - MAS-LM - Manual (Page 22)

18 Rice Lake Stationary Livestock Scale Operator’s Manual
4.0 Maintenance
4.1 Maintenance Schedule
Weekly
1. Check entire scale for buildup of debris. Remove any debris found on, under or around the scale.
2. Check for dirt and debris in the load cell stands and clean accordingly.
3. Check all external cables and conduit for damage.
Monthly
1. Grease hinges and latch assembly.
4.2 Scale Maintenance Procedures
Cleaning Load Cell Stands
It is very important to keep any excess debris from building up in the load cell stand. Lift scale and block it up,
clean any dirt out of the load cell stands through the drain holes located at the bottom of the stand.
4.3 Replace Flooring
1. Remove the hold down angle on both sides of the floor by loosening the bolts.
2. Remove section(s) of flooring that are to be replaced.
3. Install new flooring.
4. Reinstall the hold-down angles.
4.4 Pipe Lever Repair
The unit is very heavy.
DANGER
Ensure that adequate straps are used for lifting the scale and that straps are in the
proper location. See Table 2-1 for strap lengths.
Ensure no one is near the scale when lifting and moving into the location selected.
1. Remove the weighcenter, see Section 2.2.2.
2. Attach lifting straps to the lift pockets inside the frame and using a crane or similar lifting device, lift the
floor slightly.
Remove bolts and
washers
Figure 4-1. Pipe Lever Repair
3. Remove four bolts and washers at each corner, two are located inside the scale under the flooring.
4. Remove four bolts with washers securing the fulcrum to the bottom plate of the frame.
5. To install, reverse the above steps.
Note
The corner assemblies will need to be held in place when installing, tape can be used. Remove after assembly
is complete.