Pipe Lever Scale
Stainless Steel and Mild Steel Versions
Installation Manual
64506 Rev A
Content
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1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.0 Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................. 2
3.0 Safety Chain Option Assembly Instructions ................................................................................ 5
4.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................... 6
Pipe Lever Scale Limited Warranty......................................................................................................... 8
For More Information ............................................................................................................................... 9
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
May 16, 2013
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1.0 Introduction
Important
WARNING
WARNING
This manual is intended for use by service technicians when installing and servicing mild steel and stainless steel
pipe lever scales.
This manual includes assembly instructions and a replacement p
Authorized distributors and their employees can view or download this manual from the Rice Lake
Weighing Systems distributor site at
www.ricelake.com.
1. 1 S af et y
Safety Symbol Definitions:
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 information about procedures that, if not obser
corruption to and loss of data.
Safety Precautions
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 o
death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing System dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your
responsibility.
arts list for the pipe lever scale.
ved, could result in damage to equipment or
r heed the warnings could result in injury or
General Safety
Failure to heed may result in serious injury of death.
DO NOT allow minors (children) or inexper
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
DO NOT use this product if any of the
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.
ienced persons to operate this unit.
worn beyond 5% of the original dimension.
components are cracked.
Introduction 1
Load Cell
Stand
Center Connection
Shackle
Nose Iron
Main Pipe Lever
Fulcrum Stand
Loop Side Plate
Inside Pivot
Bearing
Girder Chair
Trunnion Pin
Outside Pivot
Spool
Fulcrum Stand
Bearing
Loop Assembly
Inside Pivot
Bearing
Girder Chair
Trunnion Pin
Outside Pivot
Spool
Side Plates
Drive
Screws
Fulcrum
Stand
Main
Pipe
Lever
Nose Iron
Type II
Type I
2.0 Assembly Instructions
Before installing the pipe lever scale, ensure the base on which the scale will be built is plumb and level. The base
must be a suitable, poured-concrete foundation, built according to standard construction practices. Full grouting is
recommended under the fulcrum stands.
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Figure 2-1. Pipe Lever Assembly
1. Position the four fulcrum stands (Figure 2-1) on the concrete base with gussets facing outward from the
Note
Jam Nuts
Center Connection
Shackle
ITCM Hardware
Nose Irons
Load Cell Stand
Grider Chair
Bearing
Fulcrum
Stand Bearing
Outside Pivot
Inside Pivot
Spool
Trunnion Pin
Fulcrum Stand
Type II
Grider Chair
Bearing
Fulcrum
Stand Bearing
Outside Pivot
Inside Pivot
Spool
Trunnion Pin
Fulcrum Stand
Type I
Important
Important
scale. Ensure fulcrum stands are square and level with each
If mounting the scale to a frame, ensure the frame is square and all stands are positioned squarely on the
frame.
other.
2. Assemble the load cell, ITCM hardware, and center connection shackle to support the nose irons, see
Figure 2-2.
3. Temporarily secure load cell assembly with top and bottom
jam nuts on top plate of load cell stand.
Figure 2-2. Load Cell Assembly
4. Loosely bolt nose irons to ends of main pipe levers.
5. Set pipe levers in place with outside pivots
on bearings of fulcrum stands (see Figure 2-3) with nose irons
supported by center connection shackle in load cell stand.
Center load cell stand between main levers. Levers must be level when suspended by the center
connection shackle.
Figure 2-3. Fulcrum Stand Assembly
6. Locate and assemble the loop assembly spool using two bolts and two washers. Position loop assembly
under inside pivot. Attach bearing to two loop side plates using two clevis pins and two cotter pins with
loop bearing resting on inside pivot. Insert trunnion pin.
Bolt heads must face the fulcrum stands.
Assembly Instructions 3
7. Hold trunnion pins in place on loop assemblies and set girder chairs on trunnion pins (see Figure 2-1). Tilt
Note
Important
Note
Note
Nose Iron
Nose Iron
X X
PivotPivot
chairs inward against main pipes to support
chairs until hopper or tank is added.
8. Clamp or loosely bolt hopper or tank to top plates of girder chairs.
9. Check each pivot to make sure it is contacting the bearing. Shim under the fulcrum stand or betwee
n the
girder chair base plate and the hopper or tank if necessary to obtain even pressure on all pivots.
On Type II scales, ensure levers have equal gap at both ends of each bearing in the fulcrum stand.
10. Secure fulcrum stands to concrete base.
Bolt or weld stands to frame, if used.
To prevent damage to the system, the welder must be grounded near the weld point before welding.
11. Bolt or weld girder chairs to hopper or tank.
12. Adjust nose irons in bolt slots (see Figure 2-4) so distance X from each nose iron pivot to the end of its
lever is equal.
13. Tighten nose iron bolts securely.
14. Position load cell stand over nose iron
pivots so load cell assembly hangs plumb. Anchor load cell stand to
concrete.
Bolt or weld the load cell stand to frame, if used.
15. Secure jam nuts on top of plate of load cell stand.
The scale is now fully assembled.
Figure 2-4. Nose Iron Adjustment
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3.0 Safety Chain Option Assembly Instructions
A
B
The safety chain provides four chains and 16 washers to anchor the hopper and girder chair to the pipe lever
fulcrum stand. This helps prevent the hopper from tilting too far off the girder chair and becoming unstable. The
optional safety chain kit provides the chains and washers only. All other hardware (bolts, nuts, etc.) must be
provided by the customer. Use Figure 3-1 and the procedure below to install the chain option on your pipe lever
scale.
1. Place one chain and four washers at each of the
2. Place two stacked washers and upper end link underneath girder chair baseplate (Position A). B
washers are between girder chair baseplate and end link.
3. Secure washers and upper end link to girder cha
4. Place lower end link and two stacked washers over fulcrum
are positioned between end link and fulcrum stand baseplate.
5. Secure washers and lower end link
to fulcrum stand baseplate with customer-provided hardware.
four scale base corners.
e sure
ir baseplate with customer-provided hardware.
stand baseplate (Position B). Be sure washers
Figure 3-1. Safety Chain Option Assembly
Safety Chain Option Assembly Instructions 5
4.0 Replacement Parts
5
11
3
6
7
8
9
10
12
2
25
23
22
25
27
26
24
28
1
4
13
14
6
17
16
18
19
20
21
22
30
36
5
10
12
4
13
14
3
37
11
8
15
6
7
Type I
Type II
29
33
31
32
34
35
32
31
9
Figure 4-1. Pipe Lever Scale Parts Illustration
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Item No. Description
1 Main Pipe Lever, Left
2Main Pipe Lever, Right
16 Nose Iron, Left
17 Nose Iron, Right
18 Pivot
19 Cap Screw
20 Washer, Plain
21 Lock Nut
22 Shackle Loop, Large**
23 Shackle Support Block**
24 Shackle Loop, Small**
25 Bearing Assembly**
26 Clevis Pin**
27 Cotter Pin**
28 Machine Screw**
29 Load Cell, SBM RL 20000-3K
30 Ground Strap
31 Rod End
32 Clevis Assembly
33 Shackle Support Rod
34 Jam Nut
35 Threaded Adaptor
36 Load Cell Stand
37 Hold-down chain option
Washer, plain 3/4 Type A
Chain, 5/8 Grade 40
Table 4-1. Type I & II Pipe Lever Scale Parts List
Item No. Description
3 Girder chair
4 Bearing
5 Trunnion Pin
6Washer
7 Lock nut
8Bolt
9 Lock nut
Washer
10 Loop side plate
11 Spool
12 Bolt
Pivot
13 Fulcrum Weldment
14 Bearing
15 Drive screw
Table 4-2. Type I Pipe Lever Scale Parts List
Item No. Description
3Girder Chair
4 Bearing*
5Trunion Pin
6 Cotter Pin*
7Clevis Pin*
8 Cap Screw (Stainless Steel)
Bolt, Hex (Mild Steel)*
9Washer, Plain STD*
10 Slide Plate, Loop*
11 Spool*
12 Pivot
13 Fulcrum Stand
14 Bearing
Table 4-3. Type II Pipe Lever Scale Parts List
For Mild Steel Models
* Loop Assembly (PN CM729)
** Shackle Assembly (PN N110)
Note
Replacement Parts 7
Pipe Lever Scale Limited Warranty
Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a
Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate in accordance with written specifications as
confirmed by the Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. All systems and components are warranted against
defects in materials and workmanship for two years.
RLWS warrants that the equipment sold hereunder will conform to the current written specifications authorized by
RLWS. RLWS warrants the equipment against faulty workmanship and defective materials. If any equipment fails
to conform to these warranties, RLWS will, at its option, repair or replace such goods returned within the warranty
period subject to the following conditions:
• Upon discovery by Buyer of such nonconformity, RLWS will be given prompt written notice with a
detailed explanation of the alleged deficiencies.
• Individual electronic components returned to RLWS for warranty purposes must be packaged to
prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage in shipment. Packaging requirements are listed in a
publication, Protecting Your Components From Static Damage in Shipment, available from RLWS
Equipment Return Department.
• Examination of such equipment by RLWS confirms that the nonconformity actually exists, and was
not caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation, improper repair or improper
testing; RLWS shall be the sole judge of all alleged non-conformities.
• Such equipment has not been modified, altered, or changed by any person other than RLWS or its duly
authorized repair agents.
• RLWS will have a reasonable time to repair or replace the defective equipment. Buyer is responsible
for shipping charges both ways.
• In no event will RLWS be responsible for travel time or on-location repairs, including assembly or
disassembly of equipment, nor will RLWS be liable for the cost of any repairs made by others.
THESE WARRANTIES EXCLUDE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER RLWS
NOR DISTRIBUTOR WILL, IN ANY EVENT, BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
RLWS AND BUYER AGREE THAT RLWS’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF SUCH GOODS. IN ACCEPTING THIS WARRANTY, THE BUYER WAIVES ANY AND ALL OTHER
CLAIMS TO WARRANTY.
SHOULD THE SELLER BE OTHER THAN RLWS, THE BUYER AGREES TO LOOK ONLY TO THE SELLER FOR
WARRANTY CLAIMS.
NO TERMS, CONDITIONS, UNDERSTANDING, OR AGREEMENTS PURPORTING TO MODIFY THE TERMS OF THIS
WARRANTY SHALL HAVE ANY LEGAL EFFECT UNLESS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY A CORPORATE
OFFICER OF RLWS AND THE BUYER.
© Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Inc. Rice Lake, WI USA. All Rights Reserved.
RICE LAKE WEIGHING SYSTEMS • 230 WEST COLEMAN STREET • RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN 54868 • USA
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Contact Information
Hours of Operation
Knowledgeable customer service representatives are available 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8
a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday. (CST)
Telephone
• Sales/Technical Support 800-472-6703
• Canadian and Mexican Customers 800-321-6703
• International 715-234-9171
Immediate/Emergency Service
For immediate assistance call toll-free 1-800-472-6703 (Canadian and Mexican customers please call
1-800-321-6703). If you are calling after standard business hours and have an urgent scale outage or emergency,
press 1 to reach on-call personnel.
Fax
Fax Number 715-234-6967
E-mail
• US sales and product information at
• prodinfo@ricelake.com
International (non-US) sales and product information at
• intlsales@ricelake.com
Mailing Address
Rice Lake Weighing Systems
230 West Coleman Street
Rice Lake, WI 54868 USA
Replacement Parts 9
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