Cardinal Detecto Owner's Manual page 4

SCALE BASE AND COLUMN ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to Figure No.1 and follow the instructions provided below for scale assembly.
Figure No. 1
Scale Base and Column
Assembly Diagram
Models 585XF and 885XF
A
9. Fasten the top hook bolt of the load cell assembly (F) to the column hanger (B1).
10. Attach the steelyard hanger (D) to the nose iron pivot (A1).
11. Pull out the excess load cell cable in the column leaving enough slack in the cable so as not to have any side pull on
the load cell.
12. Before continuing to Step 13, check scale platform for ease of movement. If rubbing or binding, check to make sure
the scale has been correctly assembled. If it has been properly assembled, DO NOT attempt to adjust the long lever
nose iron (A1), contact your Detecto dealer. The nose iron has been preset at the factory. Note: Scale set up and
operation must be on a level surface. The scale is level when the air bubble is in the target on the bulls-eye level.
13. Scale base and column assembly is complete. Refer to the Digital Indicator Instructions which apply to your model of
scale for further assembly instructions. Or refer to the information below for load cell wiring identification of the 850F
Model.
885XF
1.
four 5/8-11 x 3 1/2" hex head bolts, four sleeves
B1
F1
and eight 5/8 flat washers. To secure the wheel,
tighten the bolt against the sleeve to scale base.
2.
(A) and secure the with 3/8 split lock washers and
F
3/8-16 hex nuts. NOTE: Detecto decal should be
facing toward platform.
3.
end of the shock absorber assembly (E).
E
4.
(E) into the column (B) with the open side of the
hanger (D) facing towards the back of the scale.
B
5. Hook the short end of the shock absorber
assembly (E) to one end of the load cell assembly
(F). NOTE: Handle load cell with care!! DO NOT
D
drop, bend or twist.
A1
6. Slide the grommet (F1) away from the load cell
to the other end of the cable.
7. Slide the grommet (F1) into the slot at the top
of the column. NOTE: The slot should be on the
back side of the column.
8. Lower the load cell and shock absorber
assemblies into the column. The hanger (D) must
drop through the opening in the scale base
assembly.
Color Function
Green +Exc
Black -Exc
Red +Sig
White -Sig
Shield Shield
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Assemble each wheel to the scale base with
Insert column (B) into scale base assembly
Attach the steelyard hanger (D) to the long
Partially lower the shock absorber assembly