Page 2
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information in this manual. However, although this manual may include a specifically identified warranty notice for the product, Thurman Scale makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents of this manual, and reserves the right to make changes to this manual without notice when and as improvements are made.
1.1 INTRODUCTION & GENERAL DESCRIPTION This manual provides information on installation, adjustment, and parts list for model 1000 Series portable platform scales. Please read carefully while assembling the scale. The scale is factory calibrated and supplied ready to be assembled and placed into service.
Section 2: Description The 1000 Series Portable Beam Scale is constructed with a cast iron base and cast iron lever system. The indicating device is a mechanical beam (lbs. or kgs.) or with accessories, an electronic instrument for displaying the weight.
Section 3: Installation 3.1 UNPACKING Check that all parts are included using the packing list. Check for component damage that may have occurred during shipping. 3.2 ASSEMBLY CAUTION: The scale base assembly, as shipped, weighs 185 lbs., use caution when lifting. 3.2.1 Wheel and Pillar Assembly NOTE: The descriptions below refer to Item No to describe parts.
Section 3: Installation 3.2.2 Cap and Beam Assembly for Series 1000 Models (Beam Installations): a. Place the beam support (#39) over the pillar rods with the "hook" facing to the right (when facing the scale platform). b. Place the beam cap (#45) over the pillar rods, with the beam cap extending to the right.
Page 8
Section 3: Installation : Check that the weighing platform "floats" on the levers' pivots and bearings NOTE and does not bind or set to one side. The platform should return to a centered position if moved to any position then released. o.
Section 3: Installation 3.3 OPERATION 3.3.1 Zeroing Before weighing an object, ensure that the scale is on ZERO with nothing on the platform. To do this, set the sliding poise to "0" release the beam lock, and observe the beam within the beam lock loop. (The beam should move from near the top to near the bottom eventually settling 'balancing' in the center).
Page 14
1000 Series Portable Beam Scale Installation Manual Document 51003 Manufactured by Thurman Scale, Inc. 821 Locust Kansas City, MO 64106 www.Thurman.com...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 1000 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers