WEIGHING SYSTEMS
T30 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, using 3000 kg for
cattle, 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.
The 2000KG load bars are designed for platforms or sheep weigh crates.
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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