Rice Lake BenchMark HD User Manual
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Benchmark HD Series
Heavy Duty Bench Scale
Installation Manual
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Content
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1.0 Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Benchmark HD Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.0 Installation...................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Unpacking the Benchmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1.1 Leveling the Scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Connecting the Load Cell Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Grounding the Scale Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.0 Calibration ...................................................................................................................................... 5
4.0 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................. 6
5.0 Replacement Parts ......................................................................................................................... 7
5.1 Load Cell Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.2 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Benchmark Series Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................... 10
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November 19, 2014
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ii Benchmark HD Series
1.0 Introduction
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Important
WARNING
This manual provides reference information to install and wire the Benchmark HD series single-point benchtop
scale which is shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1. Benchmark HD Series Bench Scale
This NTEP-approved bench scale is available in a 30" x 30" and 36" x 36" platform with capacities from 250 to
500 lbs. Both capacities come standard with a potted single point load cell that is environmentally sealed. It also
comes with a standard ten feet of load cell cable. The heavy duty capacity scale is constructed with a 304 stainless
steel cover and mild steel frame construction to withstand many years of rugged use.
1.1 Safety
Safety Signal Definitions:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided could result in serious injury or
death, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate
injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to
equipment or corruption to and loss of data.
General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand instructions in the
manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact
any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.
Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
DO NOT operate without all shields and guards in place.
DO NOT jump on the scale.
DO NOT use for purposes other then weight taking.
DO NOT place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
DO NOT use any load bearing component that is worn beyond 5% of the original dimension.
DO NOT use this product if any of the components are cracked.
DO NOT exceed the rated load limit of the unit.
DO NOT make alterations or modifications to the unit.
DO NOT remove or obscure warning labels.
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.
Introduction 1
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