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Serial Number_______________________ Before using this scale, read this manual Date of Purchase ____________________ and pay special attention to all Purchased Form_____________________ "NOTIFICATION" symbols: DANGER! ___________________________________ WARNING! ___________________________________ CAUTION! RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE 1913-0609-0M Rev A • SLS Series Owner’s...
The unique easy-close slide-track gates increase efficiency for the operator and secures the livestock inside the pen while weighing. The SLS series is available in varying widths and lengths, both with and without the livestock pen, and is extremely accurate up to 2,500 lb x 0.5 lb or 5,000 lb x 1 lb capacities.
• Weight Indicators Multiple Cardinal Scale weight indicators can be used with the SLS series scale. For example, the 190, 205, and 212GX. These indicators are all NTEP approved and feature StableSENSE ® digital filtering that filters out motion on the scale due to animal movement. This digital filtering provides a stable weight display making weighing easier and quicker for the operator.
• Easy access stainless steel junction box where the load cell wiring Junction Box: merges and connects to the indicator • Stainless steel flex conduit to protect the load cell wiring Country of Origin: 1913-0609-0M Rev A • SLS Series Owner’s...
36 in 96 in 536120-SLS-D 5,000 lb x 1 lb 36 in 120 in 54896-SLS-D 5,000 lb x 1 lb 48 in 96 in 548120-SLS-D 5,000 lb x 1 lb 48 in 120 in 1913-0609-0M Rev A • SLS Series Owner’s...
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understood the instructions and warnings in this manual. Failure to follow the instructions or observe the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact Cardinal Scale Tech Support for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.
ANIMAL SAFETY WARNING! The Cardinal SLS Single Animal Livestock Scale is not intended for the transportation of animals or storage of any goods. The weighing platform must be empty when the scale is transported. Failure to observe this warning may result in severe injury and/or premature component failure and will void the warranty! Animal safety is a very serious issue and must be observed when handling any type of animal.
LIFTING AND UNLOADING THE SCALE The Cardinal SLS single animal livestock scale can be lifted and transported to any firm surface that is relatively smooth and flat using a forklift. WARNING! Make sure the forklift forks are long enough to go all the way through under the scale so that the scale rests securely on the forks.
If necessary, adjust the support feet of the four corners of the scale. to ensure the scale is evenly supported on the ground and that the weight is evenly distributed over each corner of the scale. 1913-0609-0M Rev A • SLS Series Owner’s...
Once the animal is in the scale pen, close the gate and secure the animal in the scale pen by rotating the gate latch located on the exterior of the pen. Latch rotated to closed position. Both gates closed and latched. 1913-0609-0M Rev A • SLS Series Owner’s...
D. Bad trim circuit board SOLUTION: A. Adjust support feet until the scale is stable and not rocking. B. Check wiring & solder connections C. Replace load cell D. Replace trim circuit board 1913-0609-0M Rev A • SLS Series Owner’s...
4. If all four weight readings are within the allowable tolerance (± .1 percent of the test weight), the weight indicator should be re-calibrated per the instructions in the weight indicator manual. Reference Handbook #44, Table 6, for Accuracy Tolerance. 1913-0609-0M Rev A • SLS Series Owner’s...
7. Repeat Step 6 until all corners have the same weight reading. 8. Replace the screws securing the junction box cover and access plate. Cell locations are for reference only! Trim Box Cable to Indicator 1913-0609-0M Rev A • SLS Series Owner’s...
(No. 2 in the example). 3. Repeat step 2 with corner no. 3 and 4 until all corners are the same. 4. Calibrate the weight indicator following the instructions provided in the indicator manual. 1913-0609-0M Rev A • SLS Series Owner’s...
2.53696-SLS-D, and 53696-SLS-D MAT CLAMP BAR FOR 2.536120-SLS-D, 536120-SLS-D, 1913-0448-08 2.548120-SLS-D, and 548120-SLS-D 1913-0366-08 MAT CLAMP BAR FOR 2.54896-SLS-D / 54896-SLS-D 1913-0274-08 SHIPPING BRACKET 6021-0014 SCW HEX/WASHER/SLOTTED, 1/4-20 x 5/8”, TYPE F, Z/P 1913-0609-0M Rev A • SLS Series Owner’s...
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION, CONT. Deck Only Models 1913-0609-0M Rev A • SLS Series Owner’s...
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STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY TERMS Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company warrants the equipment we manufacture against defects in material and workmanship. The length and terms and conditions of these warranties vary with the type of product and are summarized below:...
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This warranty sets forth the extent of our liability for breach of any warranty or deficiency in connection with the sale or use of our product. Cardinal will not be liable for consequential damages of any nature, including but not limited to loss of profit, delays or expenses, whether based on tort or contract.
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Cardinal Scale Mfg. Co. 102 E. Daugherty, Webb City, MO 64870 USA Ph: 417-673-4631 or 1-800-641-2008 Fax: 417-673-2153 www.cardinalscale.com Technical Support: 1-866-254-8261 E-mail: tech@cardet.com Printed in USA 1913-0609-0M Rev A • SLS Series Owner’s 1913-0609-0M Rev A 07/22...