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RoughDeck QC-X ® Floor Scale With Gas Springs Installation Manual April 25, 2018 PN 181085 Rev A...
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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.
Specifications ..................15 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
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RoughDeck QC-X Floor Scale With Gas Springs Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars Visit our website www.RiceLake.com...
Introduction and System Setup The RoughDeck QC-X wash-down floor scale is designed to safeguard against microscopic bacteria and germs in food processing, pharmaceutical and hygienic applications. The QC-X is available in 48" 48" and 60" 60" deck sizes in 5 K and 10 K capacities.
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood. 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.
RoughDeck QC-X Floor Scale With Gas Springs Junction Box Installation Install the junction box in a convenient location, off from the floor, that is within 10' of the floor scale. See the junction box manual. Cable Connections Each scale kit includes 20' of 6-wire cable to connect the scale to an indicator. The interface cable between the scale and the indicator must be protected against crushing, cutting or moisture damage.
2. Holding the top plate, bring the safety bar down and place the hook end over the bolt in the scale frame. 3. Release the pressure on the cylinders to allow the frame to rest on the safety bar. When closing the RoughDeck QC-X top plate, gas cylinders are engaged most of the distance traveled. However, CAUTION they disengage prior to closing all the way, therefore the hand slots must be used to guide the plate to its final closed position.
RoughDeck QC-X Floor Scale With Gas Springs Pit Installation (Optional) Each site has different concrete/foundation support requirements. When installing the scale in a pit, ensure the foundation is poured-concrete and in accordance with standard construction practices. Allow the concrete seven days to cure and...
RoughDeck QC-X Floor Scale With Gas Springs Scale Installation (in Optional Pit) Use the following procedure for installation of the scale into a pit. Scale Top Plate Gas Spring 75˚ Hinges Manual Safety Bar Four load cell cables to junction box...
Access Ramps (Optional) Access ramps for RoughDeck QC-X floor scales are designed to bolt to the floor, with built-in anchor plates. When used with access ramps, side movement of the scale is automatically eliminated, and no other mounting plates are necessary.
RoughDeck QC-X Floor Scale With Gas Springs Calibration See the indicator operation manual to determine the indicator calibration procedures. It is recommended that the scale be exercised before calibration ensure everything is seated. 1. Load the scale to near capacity two or three times.
Load Cell Replacement Order replacement load cells from Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Lift the scale only with a properly designed spreader bar as shown in Figure 4-1.
RoughDeck QC-X Floor Scale With Gas Springs 7. Position the load cell to maintain the dimension. 8. Route the load cell cables near each corner to ensure the cable is free from possible contact with each foot. 9. Do not cut excess load cell cables.
100% full scale at 5,000 lb 80% full scale at 10,000 lb Warranty: RoughDeck QC-X weldment five years, load cells two years, all other components one year Electrical Grounding For systems where the scale is connected to a 120 VAC circuit, the instrument must be directly connected to an earth ground with a ground interface cable of no more than 3 ...
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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...