Rice Lake Floor Scales User Manual

FB Series

Flexure Base Floor Scales

Installation Manual

16940 RevA

Contents

Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training
or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.

1.0 Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2.0 Installation...................................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Unpacking the Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.2 Scale Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3.0 Calibration ...................................................................................................................................... 4

4.0 Appendix ......................................................................................................................................... 5

4.1 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4.2 Load Cell Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4.3 Corner Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Limited Warranty......................................................................................................................................... 8

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

Version X.xx November 20, 2014

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of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars.

1.0 Introduction

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Important

WARNING

The SURVIVOR® FB Floor Scale has a unique flexure design that transmits load force through stainless steel
flexures to the levers. The load is transferred from the levers to an S-beam load cell by a wire rope assembly. This
design results in greater stability, increased accuracy, and a more shock-resistant base than other designs.

End loading capacity of the scale is 100% of capacity, and maximum overload is 150% of capacity. The 350Ω load
cell requires 10VDC - 15VDC excitation, and puts out a 3.0 mV/V signal.

1.1 Safety

Safety Symbol 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 the
instructions and warnings in this 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.

Before attempting to operate this unit, make sure every individual who operates or works with this unit has
read and understands the following safety information.

Failure to heed may result in serious injury of 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.
DO NOT use near water.
Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the outlet.
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.

Introduction 1