Fairbanks 3500 User Manual
Installation Manual
3500 Series Yellow Jacket
Mild Steel Floor Scale
51233
© 2009-2010 by Fairbanks Scales, Inc. Revision 4 11/10
All rights reserved
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3500 SERIES MILD STEEL FLOOR SCALE
Document 51233
Manufactured by Fairbanks Scales, Inc.
821 Locust
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Created 12/09 Created Document
Revision 1 12/09 Document Release
Revision 2 01/10 Added NTEP number to Appendix II. Format corrections.
Revision 3 07/10 Corrected bumper guard part number.
Revision 4 11/10 Page 22 - corrected part numbers
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Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information in this manual. However,
although this manual may include a specifically identified warranty notice for the product, Fairbanks
Scales makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents of this manual, and
reserves the right to make changes to this manual without notice when and as improvements are
made.
Fairbanks Scales shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost of repairs, incidental or consequential
damages of any kind, whether or not based on express or implied warranty, contract, negligence, or
strict liability arising in connection with the design, development, installation, or use of the scale.
© Copyright 2009-2010
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved; no part
of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means
without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................. 6
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 6
Description ........................................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2: COMPANY SERVICE INFORMATION .................................................. 7
General Service Policy ........................................................................................................ 7
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 8
Physical Installation Notes .............................................................................................................. 8
Conferring with Our Client............................................................................................................... 8
Pre-Installation Checklist ................................................................................................................ 9
Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Equipment Checkout ..................................................................................................................... 10
Users’ Responsibility ..................................................................................................................... 10
SECTION 3: SCALE INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 11
Installing the Scale ....................................................................................................................... 12
Platform Interface Cable Wiring .................................................................................................... 12
Calibration Steps ........................................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 4: INSTALLING ACCESSORIES ............................................................ 15
Installing Bolt-Down Plates ........................................................................................................... 15
Installing Ramps ........................................................................................................................... 16
Installing Bumper Guards ............................................................................................................. 16
SECTION 5: PARTS REPLACEMENT ..................................................................... 17
Load Cell Replacement Steps ...................................................................................................... 17
Load Cell Specifications ................................................................................................................ 18
Junction Box Replacement Steps ................................................................................................. 19
Foot Assembly Replacement Steps .............................................................................................. 19
SECTION 6: PARTS ................................................................................................. 20
Parts List ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Parts Diagram ............................................................................................................................... 21
APPENDIX I: LOAD CELLS ..................................................................................... 22
APPENDIX II: SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 23
APPENDIX III: ACCESSORIES ................................................................................ 24
Ramps and Bumper Guards ......................................................................................................... 24
Bolt-down Plates, Eyebolts and Hole Plugs.................................................................................. 24
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Section 1: General Information
INTRODUCTION
The 3500 Series Floor Scale uses a summing junction box for interfacing to all
analog weight instruments.
NOTE: It is the owner's responsibility to document, notify, and follow-up regarding
shipping damage with the carrier.
DESCRIPTION
The scale platform is shipped in a crate, fully assembled and wired.
The floor scale size is 4’ x 4’ (both smooth and safety tread).
The floor scale capacities range from 2.5k to 5k (lbs).
Both scale types are equipped with a 30 foot interface cable.
All models have threaded holes in the deck for attaching eyebolts to facilitate
installation and cleaning.
NOTE: Specifications and sizes are shown in Appendix II.
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Section 2: Company Service Information
GENERAL SERVICE POLICY
Prior to installation, always verify that the
equipment satisfies the customer's
requirements as supplied, and as described
in this manual.
If the equipment cannot satisfy the application and the application cannot be
modified to meet the design parameters of the equipment, the installation
should NOT be attempted.
It is the customer/operator's responsibility to ensure the
equipment provided by Fairbanks is operated within the parameters
of the equipment's specifications and protected from accidental or
malicious damage.
WARNING
Absolutely NO physical, electrical, or program modifications
other than selection of standard options and
accessories can be made to this equipment by customers.
Repairs performed by Fairbanks Scales service technicians
and authorized distributor personnel ONLY!
Failure to comply with this policy
voids all implied and/or written warranties.
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Section 2: Company Service Information
OVERVIEW
Physical Installation Notes
Check all devices for proper operation. If any error messages occur, refer to
Troubleshooting or the proper manual of that device.
Only those charges which are incurred as a result of the equipment's
inability to be adjusted to performance specifications may be charged to
warranty.
No physical alterations (mounting holes, etc.) are allowed during installation.
The installing technician is responsible that all personnel are fully
trained and familiar with the equipment's capabilities and
limitations before the installation is considered complete.
All electrical assemblies must be replaced as assemblies or units.
─ Replacement of individual components is not allowed.
─ These components must be returned intact for replacement credit per normal
procedures.
All electronic and mechanical adjustments are considered to be part of the
installation, and are included in the installation charge(s).
─ Included is any required computer programming or upgrades.
─ Included are any accuracy and/or operational specification changes.
The AC receptacle / outlet shall be located near the Instrument and easily
accessible.
Electrical connections other than those specified may not be performed.
Conferring with Our Client
The technician must be prepared to recommend the arrangement of components
which provide the most efficient layout, utilizing the equipment to the best possible
advantage.
The warranty policy must be explained and reviewed with the customer.
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