Rice Lake Summit 3000 User Manual

Summit 3000

Low-Profile Floor Scale

Installation Manual

76012 Rev A

Contents

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1.0 Introduction and System Overview.............................................................................................. 1

1.1 Operating Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.2 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.3 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.4.1 Installing and adjusting feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.4.2 Anchor Plate Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.5 Electrical Interface to Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.6 Pit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.7 Access Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.0 Adjustments and Calibration ....................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Mechanical Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.2 Corner Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.3 Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4.0 Service Information ..................................................................................................................... 9

4.1 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.2 Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.3 Load Cell Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.3.1 Load Cell Wiring to Junction Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Summit 3000 Limited Warranty............................................................................................................. 12

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1.0 Introduction and System Overview

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Important

The Summit 3000 floor scale provides exceptional performance and serves as an economical solution in light
industrial applications.

The Summit 3000 floor scale is a fully electronic, low profile floor scale that comes in sizes from 36 in x 36 in
(.91 m x .91 m) to 60 in x 60 in (1.52 m x 1.52 m), and capacities from 2K- to 10K-lbs (1000–5000 kg). All
models use four corner-mounted, NTEP-certified, alloy steel shear beam load cells, with the cells recessed into
the frame channels for protection. Also included signal-trim summing board enclosed in a durable ABS
enclosure that has a convenient top-access for any necessary corner corrections. All models come pre-trimmed so
corner corrections should not be necessary.

Load cell cables are run through the main channels, and held down with replaceable cable ties near each corner,
eliminating the possibility of cable damage in portable applications. One threaded hole, located in the center of
the deck, is another useful feature for portable applications. This allows for placement of a removable eyebolt to
lift the scale from above with chains. Because of the possibility of foot and load cell damage from forklift tines,
the scale should always be lifted from above with chains through the eyebolt.

The adjustable feet are used to allow leveling the scale to make up for minor floor irregularities. For permanent
installations, two of the four feet can be held in place on the floor with optional floor anchor plates to guard
against deck movement.

Other available options include custom frames for pit installations and access ramps for all sizes of the Summit

3000. Decks designed for use in pits can be ordered with holes drilled in the deck directly above each foot for
adjusting foot height with a screwdriver from above.

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 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.

Figure 1-1. The Summit 3000 Floor Scale

Introduction and System Overview 1

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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.

1.2 Operating Requirements

Electrical Grounding

For systems where the scale is connected to a 115 VAC circuit, the indicator must be directly connected to an
earth ground with a ground interface cable of no more than 3W resistance throughout its length.

Load Cell Excitation

Rated Excitation: 10 VDC
Maximum Excitation: 15 VDC

Grade Level Requirements

The supporting surface for the four feet of the scale must be level within 1/4 inch of horizontal.

Safe Static Overloading Capacity

Maximum: 150% of scale capacity

Nominal Scale Height

3.625 inch (92 mm)

Approvals

NTEP CoC Number 92-001

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