Service / Installation Manual
5000 Series
Bench Scale Platforms
51245
© 2010-2013 by Fairbanks Scales, Inc.
All rights reserved
Revision 3 07/13
Amendment Record
5000 SERIES
BENCH SCALE PLATFORMS
SERVICE / INSTALLATION MANUAL
Document 51245
Manufactured by Fairbanks Scales, Inc.
821 Locust
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Created 06/10 Created document
Revision 1 06/10 Document release
Revision 2 02/13 Corrected model numbers included.
Revision 3 07/13 Corrected formatting errors and added part number 14964.
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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.
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without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SECTION 2: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SECTION 4: PARTS REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SECTION 5: 10” X 10” PLATFORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SECTION 6: 12” X 12” PLATFORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SECTION 7: 18” X 18” PLATFORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SECTION 8: 18” X 24” PLATFORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SECTION 9: 24” X 24” PLATFORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Section 1: Introduction & Description
The 5000 Series analog platforms are constructed of stainless steel. There is a wide
variety of application uses. These bench scales are designed for pharmaceutical,
chemical, and food applications because of their ruggedness and easy-to-clean
construction.
Certifications include:
• NTEP CC: 94-100
• MC: AM5107, AM5279, and AM5573
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Section 2: Technical Specifications
Division size
lb oz kg g
2 x .0005 32 x .01 .91 x .002 910 x .2
5 x .001 80 x .02 2.26 x .0005 2260 x .5
6 x .002 96 x .05 2.72 x .001 2720 x 1
10 x .002 160 x .05 4.53 x .001 4530 x 1
12 x .005 192 x .1 5.44 x .002 5440 x 2
24 x .01 384 x .2 10.9 x .005 10900 x 5
25 x .005 400 x .1 11.3 x .002 11300 x 2
30 x .01 480 x .2 13.6 x .005 13600 x 5
40 x .01 640 x .2 18.1 x .005 18100 x 5
50 x .01 800 x .2 22.6 x .005 22600 x 5
60 x .02 960 x .5 27.2 x .01 27200 x 10
80 x .02 280 x .5 36.2 x .01 36200 x 10
100 x .02 1600 x .5 45.4 x .01 45400 x 10
120 x .02 1920 x .5 54.4 x .01 54400 x 20
150 x .05 2400 x 1 68 x .02 68000 x 20
200 x .05 3200 x 1 90.7 x .02 90700 x 20
250 x .05 4000 x 1 113 x .02 113000 x 50
300 x .1 4800 x 2 36 x .05 136000 x 50
500 x .1 8000 x 2 227 x .05 227000 x 50
1000 x .2 16000 x 5 454 x .1 454000 x 100
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