Rice Lake Summit 3000 Installation Instructions Manual
Rice Lake Summit 3000 Installation Instructions Manual

Rice Lake Summit 3000 Installation Instructions Manual

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Low-Profile Floor Scale
Installation Manual
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  • Page 1 Summit 3000 Low-Profile Floor Scale Installation Manual 76012...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department © 2007 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Specifications subject to change without notice. January 2007...
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  • Page 5: Introduction And System Overview

    The Summit 3000 floor scale is a fully electronic, low profile floor scale that comes in sizes from 36 in x 36 in (.91 m x .91 m) to 60 in x 60 in (1.52 m x 1.52 m), and capacities from 2K- to 10K-lbs (1000–5000 kg). All models use four corner-mounted, NTEP-certified, alloy steel shear beam load cells, with the cells recessed into the frame channels for protection.
  • Page 6: Installation

    20-ft length of load cell cable. All Summit 3000 models have one threaded eyebolt hole located in the center of the deck to allow installation of an eyebolt hook for use when lifting the scale with chains.
  • Page 7: Assembly

    Assembly The following paragraphs give instructions for installing and adjusting the scale feet and anchor plate. 2.4.1 Installing and adjusting feet 2.4.2 Anchor Plate Installation For load cell protection during shipping, the scale feet For permanent applications, the scale should be are shipped separately from the floor scale.
  • Page 8: Electrical Interface To Indicator

    Twenty feet of 6-wire cable to connect the scale to the weight indicator is supplied with each scale. The junction box is easily accessible through a top access plate located on the top of the Summit 3000. Use the following steps to wire up the junction box.
  • Page 9: Pit Installation

    Debris, floor sweepings, or material spills may accumulate in the pit and interfere with scale operation. You should periodically clean the pit. All sizes of the Summit 3000 have a threaded hole centrally located for eyebolts so the scale can be easily lifted from the pit.
  • Page 10: Access Ramps

    Figure 2-6. Section Showing Installed Summit 3000 and Pit Frame Access Ramps Access ramps for Summit 3000 floor scales are designed to bolt to the floor, with built-in mounting plates that attach to the scale feet. When used with access ramps, side movement of the scale is automatically eliminated, and no other mounting plates are necessary.
  • Page 11: Adjustments And Calibration

    The indicator must be connected and calibrated approximately, but it need not indicate the exact weight value. A test weight is required. The recommended test weight for all Summit 3000 models is 25% of scale capacity: for example, 500 lbs for 2K-lb models, 2500 lbs for 10K-lb models.
  • Page 12: Calibration Procedure

    70% - 80% of the scale’s capacity. If several weights are used, they should be evenly distributed around the platform. Perform a span calibration. Remove the test weights and check the zero reading. Repeat the calibration process if necessary. Summit 3000 Installation Manual...
  • Page 13: Service Information

    Service Information The following sections describe basic service and maintenance procedures. Troubleshooting Guide The following table lists some of the common problems and their suggested solutions. Problem Symptom Description Solution System does not Power disconnected Check and reconnect operate - no display Indicator fuse blown Replace the fuse.
  • Page 14: Load Cell Replacement

    Load Cell Replacement Replacement load cells can be ordered from Rice Lake Weighing Systems according to the part numbers listed below. Rice Lake PN Summit Model # Load Rating 30106 2K models 1000 lb (453.6 kg) 30112 5K models 2500 lb (1134.0 kg)
  • Page 15: Load Cell Wiring To Junction Box

    4.3.1 Load Cell Wiring to Junction Box Check that the threaded holes for the load cell screws are free of debris. Use compressed air to blow out The four load cells are each wired to their respective holes if necessary. Position load cells with alignment terminals in the junction box according to the corner arrows pointed up toward the deck and loosely install numbering system shown in Figure 4-4, and the...
  • Page 16: Summit 3000 Limited Warranty

    Summit 3000 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. All systems and components are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for two years.

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