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- Page 1 DeckHand ™ Portable Floor Scale Installation and Service Manual February 16, 2021 PN 43978 Rev D...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
5.0 DeckHand Limited Warranty ........ - Page 4 DeckHand Portable Floor Scale 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...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Introduction DeckHand™ Portable Floor Scales are fully electronic, NTEP-certified scales. Available in painted steel or stainless steel construction, these rugged scales come in 500 lb, 1000 lb, and 2000 lb capacities and allow for one-person portability on large rubber wheels. -
Page 6: Safety
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. -
Page 7: Operating Requirements
The bubble level built into the platform should indicate a level condition in use. On uneven floors, place temporary shims under feet not contacting the floor. Safe Static Overloading Capacity Maximum: 150% of scale capacity © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 8: Installation
DeckHand Portable Floor Scale Installation Overview Assembly of the scale consists of the following steps: 1. Unpacking (Section 2.2) 2. Installing optional pivoting ramp (Section 2.3) 3. Mounting and wiring the mast and indicator (Section 2.4 on page 4. Configuring the indicator (Section 2.5 on page... -
Page 9: Mounting And Wiring The Mast And Indicator
Attaching Indicator Bracket to Mast The DeckHand is supplied with a swivel bracket for a variety of RLWS indicators. If using a different bracket, bolt it onto the mounting plate on the mast with the bolts, washers, and nuts provided. -
Page 10: Configuring The Indicator
Configuring the Indicator Refer to the indicator manual for information on configuring the indicator for your application. If using the DeckHand for a Legal for Trade application, do not configure the indicator for more divisions than the NTEP Class III maximums below:... -
Page 11: Service Information
When replacing the platform, tighten the four locknuts on the welded studs only until the flat washers beneath them contact the channel surface. Do not tighten the nuts further and compress the cushion pads between platform and channels. The platform must be free-floating on resilient pads for continued accuracy. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 12: Load Cell Replacement
DeckHand Portable Floor Scale Load Cell Replacement 3.3.1 Disassembly 1. Remove the four locknuts and washers that secure the platform to load cell channels. Lift off the platform. Remove the column back plate to gain access to the j-box. 2. Determine which load cell is defective. Use a hardened hex-drive bit and large ratchet wrench to remove the four hex- drive countersunk machine screws holding the channel to the defective load cell underneath. -
Page 13: Wiring Load Cells Into J-Box
Black – Excitation Black/Brown + Signal White – Signal White Bare Shield Yellow Table 3-2. Load Cell Cable Wiring Code (Cells 2 & 3 disabled) Figure 3-1. DeckHand Junction Box Cutaway © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 14: Replacing Deck Platform
The indicator must be connected and approximately calibrated, but it need not indicate the exact weight value. An exact calibration will be done after trimming. A test weight is required for corner trimming. The recommended minimum test weight for all DeckHand models is 25% of scale capacity. -
Page 15: Mounting Indicator Brackets
Service Information Mounting Indicator Brackets A universal mount plate is welded to the DeckHand mast. The plate is predrilled to match the bracket of most indicators and are supplied with the appropriate painted or stainless steel mounting hardware. Figure 3-3. Indicator Bracket Ramps and Replacement Load Cells 30.375... -
Page 16: Replacement Parts
DeckHand Portable Floor Scale Replacement Parts 29 30 Figure 4-1. Replacement Parts Illustration www.RiceLake.com Visit our website... - Page 17 Bumper Cushion, Self-Adhesive 44149 44149 Nylon Washer, 5/8 15176 15176 Column Back Plate 46259 46260 Cap Screw, 10-32NF x 3/8 14932 46337 Base Shim, All Corners 47726 47727 Table 4-1. Replacement Parts List © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
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Page 18: Deckhand Limited Warranty
DeckHand Portable Floor Scale DeckHand Limited Warranty Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. -
Page 19: Specifications
59 in Warranty DeckHand weldment five years Load cells two years All other components one year Approvals Certificate Number: 98-004 Accuracy Class: III; n = 2500 Approval Number: AM-5218 APPROVED LOAD CELLS © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... - Page 20 DeckHand Portable Floor Scale www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
- Page 22 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...