Cardinal 6495 Setup Procedure

Cardinal

®

DETECTO

DIGITAL LOW PROFILE

WHEELCHAIR SCALE

6495

Setup Procedure

0066-M193-O1 Rev J
9/05

CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO.

PO BOX 151, WEBB CITY, MO 64870

PH (417)-673-4631 • FAX [phone]

Web Site -

http://www.detectoscale.com

Printed in USA

6495 Scale Assembly Instructions

Refer to figures 1, 2, 3, and 4 then follow the instructions below for scale assembly.

1. Remove all packing material.

2. Set scale base on flat, level surface. Slide ramp pins in T-Slot on base, drop pins into groove.

3. Remove 4 (1/4-20) screws from column bracket (A1). Set aside.

4. Set column (B) onto column bracket (A1). See figure no.1. Be sure back (wide side) of column
is facing scale deck. Secure column with 4 (1/4-20) screws (step 3). Do not tighten screws.

5. Hook end of shock absorber and draft rod assembly to one end of the load cell assembly (C).
See figure no. 3. Note: Handle load cell assembly with care! Do not drop, bend or twist.

6. Slide grommet away from load cell assembly and slide into slot on column. Note: Slot should
be on back side of column (wide side).

7. Lower the load cell assembly, shock absorber and draft rod assembly into the column. Hanger
must pass through opening in column bracket. (Note: Position of hanger [B1].)

8. Fasten the top hook bolt of the load cell assembly (C) to the column (B). (Note: Load cell
assembly should not touch sides of column.)

9. If available, place the scale on a table or workbench, otherwise place the scale on floor. In
either case, DO NOT tilt or place scale on it’s side. Next, push bottom of hanger (B1) back
towards scale weighbridge (A), lift long lever and nose iron (A2) up then slide hanger (B1)
under nose iron pivot (A3). See figure no. 2. After hanger is attached, tighten 4 (1/4-20) screws.
See figure no. 1 for column (B) mounting.

10.Pull excess load cell cable in the column leaving enough slack in the cable so as not to have
any side pull on load cell.

11.Attach digital indicator and mounting
bracket to column with 2 (#10-32) button
head screws and lock washers. See
figure no. 4.

12.To attach handrail (D), remove 2
(3/8-16) screws from top of weighbridge
side. Set handrail on weighbridge side,
align holes, reinstall 2 (3/8-16) screws and
tighten.

Digital

Weight

Indicator

#10-32
Button

13. Check the scale platform for ease of
movement. If platform does not move
freely, check all mechanical
connections.

14.Refer to the included indicator manual,
for indicator setup and operating
instructions.

Head
Screw
and #10
Flat
Washer

15.Scale should now be ready for
operation.

Figure No. 4