Rice Lake Summit™ 3000 Low-Profile Package - Manual (Page 7)

Installation 3
2.0 Installation
The following sections describe the correct installation procedures when installing the Summit 3000 floor scale.
2.1 Overview
Standard installation of the Summit 3000 floor scale consists of the following steps:
1. Select a site
2. Check levelness and smoothness of site
3. Unpack the floor scale
4. Adjust the four feet on the scale
5. Install mounting plates to the floor (optional)
6. Connect cable to the indicator
7. Calibrate the unit
Pit installations and access ramps are described in Section 2.6 and Section 2.7.
2.2 Site Preparation
The scale must not be loaded beyond its capacity, even momentarily. Avoid areas where the scale might receive
damaging side impacts from wheels or forklift tines, or shock damage from falling objects. Avoid areas where
water may damage a scale not meant for a washdown environment.
The interface cable between the scale and the indicator must be protected against crushing, cutting, or moisture
damage. If the chosen site has such potential dangers, some method of protection, such as running the cable in
conduit, is necessary.
In operation, the scale must be level within 1/4". Either choose a site where the floor is close to this standard to
avoid excessive shimming, or modify the floor at the chosen site to meet this standard.
2.3 Unpacking
Remove all packing material and visually inspect the floor scale for visible damage caused during shipment. The
shipping container should contain the floor scale, floor scale feet, this manual, and a 20-ft length of load cell
cable.
All Summit 3000 models have one threaded eyebolt hole located in the center of the deck to allow installation of
an eyebolt hook for use when lifting the scale with chains.
It’s recommended to use a 1/2 in-13NC eyebolt in 2K–10K-lb capacity scales
.
Figure 2-1. Proper Lifting Technique
Large Platform
(Larger then 5
’ x 5’, and /or more than 10,000lb capacity)
Use two 3/4
” eye bolts, insert into threaded holes in
opposite corners of top plate for lifting.
Small Platform
(5
’ x 5’ or smaller and/or 10,000lb or less capacity)
Use one 1/2
” eye bolt, insert into threaded hole in
center of top plate for lifting.