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Master 221DB ™ Belt Scale Weigh Frame Installation Manual January 4, 2022 PN 169659 Rev C...
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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.
Overload Bolts..................11 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
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Not every application is suited for a belt scale; this has to be analyzed by a Rice Lake Weighing Systems application specialist. To achieve the optimum result, the Master™ belt scale series has been developed for a number of applications and for every type of conveyor.
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.
221DB Belt Scale Mechanical Installation The mechanical installation of a belt scale consists of mounting the weigh frame, the speed pickup and the junction box. Belt removed for illustration purposes only. Note 1. Determine the location for the weighing idler. This location should be at least five idlers after the load point of the conveyor and at least five idlers before the head pulley.
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221DB Belt Scale 11. Repeat installation on opposite side of conveyor. Make sure assemblies are aligned with each other. 12. Mount idler station to lever arms. Figure 2-7. Mount Idler 13. Run strings on the conveyor (three before the scale and three past the scale) and shim the idlers to the same plane. Figure 2-8.
221DB Belt Scale Maintenance Regular maintenance is essential to prevent errors or unnecessary down time. The supplier does not accept any responsibility for the consequences of not performing the maintenance recommended in this section. Maintenance It is important to guarantee the safety of personnel during maintenance work and to assure no accidents will happen.
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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...