Cardinal Detecto 854F Series, Detecto 954F Series Owner's Manual

PORTABLE PLATFORM

SCALES

BEAM TYPE

SERIES 854F/954F

Owner’s Manual

0066-M110-O1 Rev H PO Box 151 y Webb City, MO 64870
09/11 Ph: 417-673-4631 y Fax: [phone] Printed in USA

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CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SCALE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 2

BASE ASSEMBLY PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST .............................. 3

COLUMN ASSEMBLY PARTS DIAGRAM ......................................... 4

COLUMN ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST .................................................. 5

BEAM ASSEMBLY PARTS DIAGRAM............................................... 6

BEAM ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST........................................................ 7

854DB DOUBLE BEAM PARTS DIAGRAM....................................... 8

854DB DOUBLE BEAM PARTS LIST ................................................ 9

Thank you for purchasing our Detecto 854F/954F Series Scale. Manufactured with
Detecto quality and reliability at our factory in Webb City, Missouri U.S.A., this scale
has been calibrated and tested before leaving our factory to insure accuracy and
dependability for years to come.

Remove your scale from its packing and inspect it for signs of damage such as
exterior dents and scratches. Keep the carton and packing for return shipment or
relocation if it should become necessary. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to
file all claims for any damage or loss incurred during transit, unless this
responsiblity has been accepted by the Seller in its proposal.

NOTICE

All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without express permission, of editorial or
pictorial content, in any manner, is prohibited. No patent liability is assumed with
respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has
been taken in the preparation of this book, the Seller assumes no responsibility for
errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the
use of the information contained herein. All instructions and diagrams have been
checked for accuracy and ease of application; however, success and safety in
working with tools depend to a great extent upon the individual accuracy, skill and
caution. For this reason the Seller is not able to guarantee the result of any
procedure contained herein. Nor can they assume responsibility for any damage to
property or injury to persons occasioned from the procedures. Persons engaging
the procedures do so entirely at their own risk.

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SCALE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to Figure Number 1 and follow the instructions below for scale assembly.

H

G

L

K

Figure Number 1

SCALE ASSEMBLY

DIAGRAM

A

J

E

D2

D1

D

F

C

B

C1

1. Assemble wheels to scale base
with four 5/8-11 x 3 1/2" hex head
bolts, four sleeves and eight 5/8 flat
washers. To secure the wheel,

J

tighten the bolt against the sleeve
to the scale base.

2. Insert column (B) into scale
base assembly (A) and secure with
two 3/8 split lock washers and two
3/8 -16 hex nuts. NOTE: Detecto
decal should be facing toward the
platform.

3. Lower steelyard rod assembly
(C) into column (B).

4. Hook hanger bearing (C1) into
pivot (A1).

5. Column cap (H) may now be
placed over column (B) together
with weight racks (J). NOTE: If
using only one weight rack, we
recommend it be assembled to the
back of the column. Secure with
four 1/4 - 20 x 3/4" hex head bolts
and four 1/4 split lock washers.

6. Attach trig loop (G) to column

A1

8. Attach steelyard rod (C) onto the load loop assembly (F).

9. Secure the fulcrum loop assembly (E) to the column cap (H) with one 1/4-20 x 1" hex head
bolt, one 1/4 split lock washer and one 1/4 flat washer.

10. Hook counterpoise (K) into beam loop assembly (L). Scale assembly is now complete.

FINAL SEALING AND ADJUSTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place capacity poise at Zero, move balance ball (D2) to center of adjusting area by turning
zero adjust screw (D1).

2. Remove screw from counterpoise cup (K). Remove sufficient shot from cup (K) until scale is in
balance. NOTE: Screw must be used as part of weight when removing shot.

3. Replace and tighten screw into counterpoise cup (K). NOTE: Beam must arc freely, otherwise,
all bearings and hook connections must be rechecked for proper assembly. Scale is now ready for
operation. (Note: Scale must be set up and operation must be on a level surface. The scale is level
when the air bubble is in the target on the bulls-eye level.)

cap (H) with two 1/4 - 20 x 3/4"
carriage bolts, two 1/4 split lock
washers and two 1/4 - 20 hex nuts.

7. Guide beam assembly (D)
through the trig loop (G) and back
into the column (B) opening.

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Figure Number 2

BASE ASSEMBLY

PARTS DIAGRAM

BASE ASSEMBLY

8

6

7

4

1

2

3

9

11

10

5

8

12

17

15

14

13

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Item No. 854F Part No. 954F Part No. Part Name Quantity

1 0066-C017-08 0066-D057-0A Deck Plate 1
2 0066-D012-0A 0066-D107-0A Weighbridge Assembly 1
3 0066-D006-0A 0066-D060-0A Long Lever Assembly 1
4 0066-D007-0A 0066-D061-0A Short Lever Assembly 1

5 0066-B004-0A 0066-B004-0A Long Hanger Assembly 2
6 0066-B005-0A 0066-B005-0A Short Hanger Assembly 2
7 0066-B008-0A 0066-B008-0A Center Hanger Assembly 1
8 0066-B003-08 0066-B003-08 Bearing 4

9 0066-B010-0A 0066-B010-0A Nose Iron Assembly 1
10 6021-1458 6021-1458 5/16 -18UNC x 1 3/4" Hex head Bolt 1
11 6021-1833 6021-1833 5/16 -18UNC x 4" Hex head Bolt 1
12 0066-D002-0A 0066-D067-0A Base Weldment 1

13 0066-B199-08 0066-B199-08 5" Rubber Wheel 4
14 6007-0240 6007-0240 5/8 -11 x 3 1/2" Hex head Bolt 4
15 0066-B200-08 0066-B200-0A Sleeve 4
16 6024-0015 6024-0015 5/8 Flat Washer 8
17 6690-0001 6690-0001 Bulls-eye Level 1

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