Chapter 3: Installation (Top of Floor)
Locate Scale
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Installation (Top of Floor)
Locate Scale
After inspecting the site, place the VERTEX floor scale in the desired location.
Remove Platform
To remove the scale platform from the frame, install eyebolts (two 3/4-10 UNC eyebolts
are required) in the threaded holes provided in the platform. Make sure that the eyebolts
are snug and completely threaded into the holes before lifting the platform. Attach a
chain or strap to the eyebolts, and lift the platform with a forklift or crane.
WARNING
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN LIFTING AND MOVING
THE SCALE TO THE DESIRED LOCATION. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO LIFT AND MOVE THE SCALE BY YOURSELF
OR INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Anchor Frame
1.
Locate the anchor holes in all four corners of the frame. There are a total of eight
anchor holes, two holes per corner (see Figure 3-1). Scale frames with sides 7 feet
long or longer require an additional anchor at the midpoint of each of those sides.
2.
Drill anchor holes into the floor, using the frame as a guide. The 1/2" anchors are
to be provided by others or can be purchased from METTLER TOLEDO. Drill anchor
holes to the diameter and depth specified by the supplier.
3.
All corners of the frame must touch the floor and must be level within ±1/16". If the
scale is out of level or if gaps exist between the frame and floor, shim between the
frame and the floor. Corner shims (1/16" thick) can be purchased from METTLER
TOLEDO (Part No. 58-030025) or fabricated using Figure 3-2 as a guide.
4.
Secure the frame to the floor by installing the anchors and flat head socket cap
screws (1/2-13 UNC x 1.5" long). The screws are provided with the scale. Be sure
to use flat head screws to maintain clearance between the head of the screw and
the bottom of the deck throughout the weighing range.
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