Rice Lake RoughDeck FXB Installation Manual
Rice Lake RoughDeck FXB Installation Manual

Rice Lake RoughDeck FXB Installation Manual

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RoughDeck FXB
®
Flexure Lever Floor Scale
Installation Manual
PN 32958 Rev C
April 6, 2020

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  • Page 1 RoughDeck FXB ® Flexure Lever Floor Scale Installation Manual PN 32958 Rev C April 6, 2020...
  • Page 2 All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Replacement Parts List and Accessories ..............11 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
  • Page 4 RoughDeck FXB Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The RoughDeck FXB is a flexure lever floor scale. Unlike conventional mechanical scales, the base of a RoughDeck FXB has no moving parts and uses thin high-strength flexure plates that always stay aligned. The FXB is available in sizes from 18" x 24"...
  • Page 6: Scale Components

    RoughDeck FXB Scale Components The RoughDeck FXB has six major components as shown in Figure 1-1. Those components and their descriptions are listed in the following table. Top Plate Deck Frame Flexure Plates Load Cell Load Bridge Base Frame Figure 1-1. RoughDeck FXB Parts Breakout Diagram Item No.
  • Page 7: Operating Requirements

    Flexure Lever Operation In the RoughDeck FXB, flexure levers replace pivots and bearings for the fulcrum and load and power points on the lever. The multiple of the lever for a flexure is calculated in the same manner as a pivot and bearing lever system. The reference point of...
  • Page 8: Installation

    RoughDeck FXB Installation The following sections explain how to unpack and properly install the RoughDeck FXB flexure lever floor scale. Unpacking the FXB Use the following steps to unpack the FXB. 1. Remove the banding straps and open the shipping crate.
  • Page 9: Inspecting The Roughdeck Fxb

    2. Verify that the scale base rests firmly on the floor on all four corner gussets. Shim between each gusset and floor as required to attain a firm and stable mounting. 3. Anchor to floor if desired (1/2" anchor bolts not included). Figure 2-3. Anchor RoughDeck FXB Scale to Floor © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 10: Assembly

    RoughDeck FXB Assembly 1. Cut bands holding the load cell package from lever arm and remove the load cell with wire rope. The load cell is a delicate device and can be damaged if dropped, twisted when mounting, or shock loaded.
  • Page 11: Electrical Interface To The Indicator

    18. Re-install the weigh platform and deck plate. The scale base is ready for calibration. Electrical Interface to the Indicator Twenty feet of 4-wire cable is supplied to connect the scale to the weight indicator. Use the wiring scheme from the following table to connect the RoughDeck FXB to the indicator. Color Code Function...
  • Page 12: Calibration And Adjustments

    RoughDeck FXB Calibration and Adjustments The following sections describe how to calibrate the RoughDeck FXB. Calibration Use the following steps to calibrate the RoughDeck FXB. 1. Zero balance the digital weight indicator. Refer to your manufactures’ operating manual for instructions.
  • Page 13: Optional Equipment

    Optional Equipment Optional Equipment The following options are available for the RoughDeck FXB flexure lever floor scale. Option Description Fork Lift Skids Two 8" channels mounted on customer-specified centers Fork Lift Skids w/ Weight Two 8" channels mounted on customer-specified centers with one channel extended 12" and equipped with a Indicator Column bolt-on pipe stand weight indicator column.
  • Page 14: Service Information

    RoughDeck FXB Service Information The following sections describe various troubleshooting and replacement parts information. Troubleshooting Problem Probable Causes Shift Error Center of flexure is offset from the center line Corners are not shimmed tightly to the floor Nose-iron on power lever too high or too low...
  • Page 15: Load Cell Replacement

    10. Replace the deck assembly and recalibrate according to Section 4.1 on page Replacement Parts List and Accessories Please refer to the Replacement Parts catalog, PN 32288 or the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at for a complete list of replacement parts and accessories for the RoughDeck https://www.ricelake.com/en-us/resources/catalogs FXB.
  • Page 16 RoughDeck FXB www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
  • Page 18 Specifications subject to change without notice. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company. 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA U.S. 800-472-6703 • Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 • International 715-234-9171 • Europe +31 (0)26 472 1319...

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