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Rice Lake Multiple Animal Scale Portable Installation & Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Multiple Animal Scale Portable Installation/Service Manual 132795 Rev D...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars. MAS-P Animal Scale Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The Multiple Animal Scale Portable (MAS-P) system is manufactured with top qual- ity components and is engineered using the latest technology to provide operating fea- tures and reliability unmatched for years to come. Please take the time to read this manual completely through before attempting to use the system.
  • Page 6 WARNING Failure to heed may result in serious injury of death. DO NOT allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit. DO NOT operate without all shields and guards in place. DO NOT jump up and down on the scale. DO NOT use for purposes other than weighing.

  • Page 7: Safety Decals

    1.1.1 Safety Decals Items 1-4 are on units equiped Note with the 920i Weighcenter only. Figure 1-1. Safety Decal Locations Introduction...
  • Page 8 Figure 1-2. Safety Decal Locations (continued) MAS-P Animal Scale Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 9 Figure 1-3. Safety Decals Item # Part # Description 151908 Read Manual 151906 Warning, Do Not Open 151907 Warning, Do Not Leave Tray Down 151904 Caution, Low Clearance 151909 Caution, Pinch Point 151910 Caution, Always Grip With Two Hands 151898 Warning, Crushing Hazard 151902 Warning, Opens Quickly...

  • Page 10: Overview

    1.2 Overview The MAS-P shown below consists of a sheeted animal cage suspended by four S-type load cells through a cam style On-Board lift system on top a portable base frame. In transport mode, the scale system is locked down, protecting the load cells from dam- age during transport.

  • Page 11: Lifting Instructions

    1.3 Lifting Instructions Lift the scale only in designated locations (see Figure 1-5). The scale may be lifted by forklift (ensuring the forks reach through both walls), or by 4 straps and a crane or loader. Ensure the scale is in the transport mode (locked down – see next section) when loading and transporting the scale.

  • Page 12: Assembly

    2.0 Assembly 2.1 Unloading 2.1.1 Install one lifting fixture on each of the four corners. Note If lifting fixtures are in place, skip to Section 2.1.2. 1. Remove the nylon locknut from the bolt installed for shipping. 2. Place the lifting fixture with small hole over the bolt. 3.

  • Page 13: Lift The Scale

    2.1.3 Lift the scale. 1. If stacked, monitor the four corners directly below the lifting fixtures. 2. Each corner has a shipping stub inserted, these stubs are not bolted in place, ensure they remain with the lower scale. 3. Once the upper scale of the stack is removed the stubs can be discarded. Shipping Stub Figure 2-3.

  • Page 14: Cage Assembly

    2.3 Cage Assembly 2.3.1 Apply the silicone bead (Mobile scales only) Before installing the walls a silicone bead must be added. 1. Clean the upper flange of the floor and the lower wall flange with mineral spirits. 2. Apply an 1/8” bead of silicone along the upper edge of the floor panel along the entire length as shown in Figure 2-4.

  • Page 15: Install The Gate

    2.3.3 Install the Gate Install the gate with the hinge bolts on the opposite side of the scale. Note Hook bolts must be assembled with lock washer on the inside of gate and the jam nut on the outside. Install Spring Pins after gate is in place.

  • Page 16: Complete Cage Assembly

    2.3.4 Complete Cage Assembly 1. Install the 5/16” carriage bolts and serrated nuts with the head of the bolts on the inside of the cage. Begin by tightening the bolts from the center of the sheet section working outward. 2. Tighten the 3/4” x 3 1/2” bolts installed in Section 2.3.2. 3.

  • Page 17: Mount The 920I Weighcenter - Optional

    2.5 Mount the 920i Weighcenter – Optional 1. Before installing the bracket a bead of silicone must be added. See Figure 2-7. (Apply silicone where labeled adhesive) 2. Clean the wall tubes where bracket will mount and the space between the holes on the mount bracket with mineral spirits.

  • Page 18: Battery Mount - Optional

    2.5.1 Battery Mount – Optional The mounting of the optional battery box differs slightly depending on Note the scale size. Figure 2-8. Battery Mount 1. Mount the upper mounting bracket with the 5/16 x 3/4” bolts supplied, utilizing the existing wall panel bolt holes. See Figure 2-9. 2.
  • Page 19 Battery Box Connections 1. Connect the scale cable and secure with a cable tie. 2. Connect the power wires as shown in Figure 2-10. 3. Replace the battery cover. Figure 2-10. Battery Connections Assembly...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Figure 3-1). Ensure the bubble is fully inside the circle marked on the top of the level. 3.2 Permanent Installation Rice Lake Weighing Systems recommend a concrete foundation (piles or piers) for permanent installations. The foundation must be able to support the gross weight of the scale (scale dead weight plus scale capacity), and the piles or piers must be situated directly under the load cell stands (see shimming location in Figure 3-1).

  • Page 21: Converting To Transport Mode

     The scale will weigh properly on a slope up to 4 degrees, Note approximately 7%). 2. Inspect all four corners of the scale. Although the scale will weigh properly up to four degrees off level, individual corners of the scale should not be allowed to teeter.

  • Page 22: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts Lift Mechanism Figure 4-1. MAS-M *See Figure 4-2 Details A-D for gate hardware (item 14). **See Figure 4-2 Detail E for lift mechanism parts. 11 MAS-P Animal Scale Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Item No. Part No. Description 130931 Cage Crossmember 106387 Bumper 131708 Cage Wall 13’ 131946 Cage Wall 18’ Right 131708 Cage Wall 13’ 131947 Cage Wall 18’ Left 131782 Gate Short Sheeted 126787 Scale T-belting (83” width) 127081 Bubble Level Circular 127561 Scale Cable Female MS Conn 132”...
  • Page 24 Figure 4-2. MAS-M Details 13 MAS-P Animal Scale Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Item No. Part No. Description 127184 Upper Notched Load Cell Pin 21444 Load Cell S-Type 10K 127163 Eyebolt Machined 10K 127668 Lower Load Cell Retainer 127200 Load Cell Cam Stand Cover SS 127007 Bolt 1/4x1/2 151807 Washer, Plain 3/4in Nylon 110950 Pin, Spring 1/4 x 1 1/4 151589...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Weekly 1. Check entire scale for buildup of debris. Remove any debris found on, under or around the scale. 2. Check for dirt and debris in the load cell stands and clean accordingly. 3. Check all external cables and conduit for damage. Yearly (in addition to weekly and monthly maintenance) 1.
  • Page 27 Figure 5-1. Disassembly and Greasing Maintenance 16...
  • Page 28 Load Cell #1 Load Cell #2 Load cell wiring shown is effective for all models later Note then 09/17/2013, models built prior that date should rewire the scale to the updated configuration. For information on rewire, download Technical Bulletin (PN 159193) from www.ricelake.com Load Cell #4 Load Cell #3 Junction Box...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications MAS8-13 MAS8-18 Length Overall 13’-6” 19’-3” Length Deck 12’-9” 18’-6” Width Overall 8’-4” 8’-4” Width Deck 7’-5” 7’-5” Deck Height 6” 6” Height 99” 99” Deck Covering 5/8” Recycled One Piece Molded Rubber Flooring System Weight 2600 lbs. 3500 lbs. Capacity 15000 lbs.

  • Page 30: Mas-P Limited Warranty

    MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY A CORPORATE OFFICER OF AND THE UYER © Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Inc. Rice Lake, WI USA. All Rights Reserved. RICE LAKE WEIGHING SYSTEMS • 230 WEST COLEMAN STREET • RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN 54868 • USA...

  • Page 31: For More Information

    1 to reach on-call personnel. Fax Number 715-234-6967 Email • US sales and product information at prodinfo@ricelake.com • International (non-US) sales and product information at intlsales@ricelake.com Mailing Address Rice Lake Weighing Systems 230 West Coleman Street Rice Lake, WI 54868 USA Maintenance 20...
  • Page 32 Notes 21 MAS-P Animal Scale Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 33 Notes Maintenance 22...
  • Page 34 Notes 23 MAS-P Animal Scale Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 36 230 W. Coleman St. Rice Lake, WI 54868 U.S. 800-472-6703 Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 International 715-234-9171 Europe +31 (0) 88 2349171 www.ricelake.com www.ricelake.mx www.ricelake.eu www.ricelake.co.in m.ricelake.com © Rice Lake Weighing Systems 11/2013 PN 132795 Rev D...

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