Chapter 6: Optional Forklift Frame Installation
(2/01) 6-1
6
Optional Forklift Frame Installation
The 2158, 2160, and 2162 Forklift Channel Option is easy to assemble. The standard
VERTEX scale assembly (platform and frame) is mounted within the separate forklift
frame. The assembly sequence is as follows:
1.
Remove the junction box access plate from the platform, and remove the manual
and instrument cable. The eight flat head screws shipped with the scale will not be
used.
2.
Inspect the separate forklift frame. Along with the frame there should be four
clamping bars, eight flat head screws (1/2-13 x 1.5" long), and four 5/8" spacers
(10,000-lb capacity scale only). Each clamping bar should have two tapped
holes. These parts are used for mounting the scale frame to the forklift frame.
3.
Also included is a bubble level assembly, which mounts on the side of the forklift
frame as shown in Figure 6-1. The bubble level is used to check the suitability of
the chosen location. Mount the bubble level first before beginning assembly of the
scale to the forklift frame.
4.
Remove the platform from the standard VERTEX frame.
5.
Place the standard VERTEX frame into the forklift channel frame. Line up the eight
mounting holes in both frames, two per corner. Insert the eight mounting screws
into the holes and through both frames.
6.
Install a clamping bar beneath each frame corner by threading the two projecting
screws into the tapped holes provided. Tighten all screws until they are finger-tight
(see Figure 6-1).
7.
Make sure that there is an equal gap between the two frames on all sides. The
oversized mounting holes in the forklift frame allow for any required adjustment.
Once the gap is equal, finish tightening all mounting screws.
8.
While the platform is removed from the frame, wire the instrument cable to the
junction box PCB. Route the cable out the appropriate corner of the platform. Place
the rocker pins into the load cells.
9.
Reinstall the platform into the frame, carefully routing the instrument cable out the
appropriate corner of both frames.
10.
Continue with the installation and calibration as described in the METTLER TOLEDO
digital indicator manual.
Note: The 10K capacity VERTEX scale
uses a 5/8" spacer between the Quick-
Pit frame and the standard frame.
To Next Page
Loading...
General