WEIGHING SYSTEMS
T10 Instruction Manual
Installation
Locate a weighing site that is well drained. For best weighing results, ensure the weigh
bars and weighing platform are on a level hard surface (i.e. concrete), and free from
contact of any obstruction. Do not use wooden platforms. Make sure the platform
doesn’t rock, pack with spacers if needed. If the installation has any flexing or twisting
in the platform, inaccurate weights may occur. The weight should be evenly distributed
over the top of the weigh bars.
When bolting the bars down, also eliminate any twisting of the platform. Avoid bolting
everything down tight. If in a fixed situation, it is best practice to bolt the rear bars to the
concrete, then bolt the platform or crush to the bars, then leave the front bars unbolted
with only guide pins into the concrete. Shim the bars and crate with washers or similar
pieces of metal so that no diagonal rocking motion occurs before tightening all of the
fixings. This will minimize any flexing that could occur.
When weighing animals, be sure that their weight is totally on the weighing surface, and
not leaning on fixed gates, rails, etc. If at all possible use a crush or weigh box, and
place the weigh bars so that the whole structure is weighed. This will eliminate
weighing errors if the animal does lean on any part of the structure
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Care and Maintenance
WARNING! DO NOT WELD TO THE WEIGH BARS OR ANY STRUCTURE THAT
THEY ARE ATTACHED TO. The voltage and current from the welder can instantly
destroy the sensitive strain gauges used to measure the weight. Welding currents
create observable damage to the strain gauges, and will void your warranty. Remove
the weigh bars from the structure before attempting to weld.
Care of cables is important to avoid erratic readings or breakdown. Plugs should
be covered when not in use to avoid corrosion of contacts and to prevent moisture
penetrating the cables. Even a thin film of moisture around the pins in the plug may
cause erratic readings.
Do not allow the bars to remain wet or allow a build up of manure inside the bars
for long periods of time. This will shorten the life of the weigh bars, can cause
premature failure and may void your warranty. If the area does remain wet, remove the
weigh bars when not in use. The weigh bars are sealed, and can be hosed out with low
pressure water to keep clean.
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