Rice Lake Stationary Livestock Scale Operators Manual

Rice Lake Stationary Livestock Scale

MAS-LC

Operator’s Manual

155594 Rev B

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

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

1.1.1 Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.3 Lifting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.0 Assembly and Installation .............................................................................................................. 4

2.1 Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1.1 Slinging the scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1.2 Lift the Scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1.3 Package Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2 Permanent Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2.1 Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.0 Repair Parts .................................................................................................................................... 8

4.0 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 12

4.1 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.2 Scale Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.3 Replace Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.4 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4.5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Rice Lake Stationary Livestock Scale Limited Warranty......................................................................... 17

For More Information ................................................................................................................................ 18

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company.

May 08, 2014

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1.0 Introduction

WARNING

Important

CAUTION

WARNING

DANGER

Important

Congratulations on your purchase of the Stationary Livestock Scale (MAS-LC). This system is manufactured with top quality components and is engineered using the latest technology to provide operating features and reliability unmatched for years to come.

Please take the time to read this manual completely thro MAS-LC has been designed for easy set up and use, a thorough understanding of this manual will ensure that you receive the maximum benefit from the system.

If you have any questions or comments please contact Rice Lake W

1. 1 Sa fe t y

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.

ugh before attempting to install the system. Although the

eighing Systems at 800-472-6703.

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 use for purposes other than weighing. DO NOT place fingers into slots or possible pinch points. DO NOT place hands, feet or any body part underneath the scale at any time. The scale could be lowered at any time, crushing body parts.

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.

Be sure the gates are latched or tied inward before transporting the scale.

This unit is not intended for the transportation of livestock or any other goods. Any addition of weight to the scale in transport mode may cause premature component failure and voids the Rice Lake warranty.

ienced persons to operate this unit.

worn beyond 5% of the original dimension.

components are cracked.

Animal Safety:

Animal safety is a very serious issue and must be observed when handling any type of animal.

The scale surface may become slippery during use; a build-up of manure on the scal recommended that you take any necessary precautions to maintain an acceptable level of animal footing.

e may reduce traction. It is

Introduction 1

1.1.1 Safety Decals

Both Ends

Four Corners

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



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Figure 1-1. Safety Decal Locations

Figure 1-2. Safety Decals

Item # Part # Description Qty

1 151902

2 151909

3 151908

4 151901

Warning, Opens Quickly

Caution, Pinch Point

Read Manual

Caution, Not A Step

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Note

Lift from the D-rings using lifting bands (see detail), lifting straps or chains with safety latch hooks and an overhead crane

Overload bolts must be engaged prior to lifting the scale.

Lifting Band

Safety Latch Hook

D-Ring

Lifting Band Four Places

Lifting bands are required on all units less than 10 feet wide.

Note

DANGER

CAUTION

The MAS-LC animal scale shown below consists of a sheeted animal cage suspended by four S-type load cells on top a  stationary base frame. When transporting, the scale system is locked down using overload bolts, protecting the load cells from damage during transport. A digital indicator can be connected to the scale to display the weight.

The MAS-L

C animal scale can be used on any firm surface that is straight, plumb and level.

Legal for Trade applications often require a concrete slab foundation. Check with the local Weights and Measure officials in the area.

Figure 1-3. Rice Lake St ationary Livestock Scale

1.3 Lifting Instructions

Lift the scale using the D-rings (see Figure 1-4), the supplied lifting bands, four lifting straps or chains with safety latch hooks and a crane or loader. Ensur loading and transporting the scale.

The unit is very heavy. proper location. See Table 2-1 for strap lengths.

Ensure no one is under the scale when lifting and moving into the location selected. Lifting bands on the D-rings (see Figure 1-4) are to be used only for unloading the scale from the truck.

Ensure the lifting device safety latch hooks are securely through both end of the bands before attempting to lift. Once the scale is in place, the bands must be removed from the D-ring and discarded.

e the overload stop bolts are in the transport mode (locked down – see next section) when

Figure 1-4. Lift Points

Ensure that adequate straps are used for lifting the scale and that straps are in the

Introduction 3

2.0 Assembly and Installation

DANGER

Lift from the D-rings using lifting bands (see detail), lifting straps or chains with safety latch hooks and an overhead crane

Overload bolts must be engaged prior to lifting the scale.

Lifting Band

Safety Latch Hook

D-Ring

Lifting Band Four Places

Lifting bands are required on all units less than 10 feet wide.

Note

DANGER

CAUTION

Note

2.1 Unloading

The unit is very heavy. proper location. See Table 2-1 for strap lengths.

Ensure no one is under the scale when lifting and moving into the location selected.

2.1.1 Slinging the scale

MAS-LC animal scales can be slung with 4 equal length straps connected from the lifting lugs to a single point in the center.

Ensure that adequate straps are used for lifting the scale and that straps are in the

Model Minimum Strap Length

22x10 13 ft

22x8 12 ft

19x8 10.5 ft

17x8 9.5 ft

15x8 9 ft

13x8 8 ft

Table 2-1. Minimum Strap Length for Lifting

Figure 2-1. Slinging the Scale

2.1.2 Lift the Scale

1. Lift the scale using adequate lifting straps and device.

2. Place on a prepared location, a firm surface that is straight, plumb surface.

The unit is very heavy. proper location. See Table 2-1 for strap lengths.

Ensure no one is under the scale when lifting and moving into the location selected. Lifting bands on the D-rings (see Figure 2-1) are to be used only for unloading the scale from the truck.

Ensure the lifting device safety latch hooks are securely through both end of the bands before attempting to lift. Once the scale is in place, the bands must be removed from the D-ring and discarded.

Ensure that adequate straps are used for lifting the scale and that straps are in the

and level. Store scale on the same type of

2.1.3 Package Removal

The indicator is shrink wrapped for transportation. Be careful when removing to avoid damaging the scale.

Please recycle the packaging material. Place the parts safely and in a location they will not be damaged.

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