Cardinal Detecto Portable Platform Scale Owners Manual

Cardinal Detecto Portable Platform Scale

About Cardinal Detecto 

Cardinal/Detecto produces and sells a full array of high-quality weighing equipment and products. With distributors in more than 110 nations, Cardinal/Detecto’s manufacture and headquarters are in Webb City, Missouri, in the United States. William H. Perry founded the business, which has been on the television programs “How It’s Made” and “World’s Greatest!”

With a comprehensive product line of scales and weighing systems, along with a wide range of ancillary equipment for your truck scale or weighing operation, Cardinal/Detecto offers a one-stop shop for all of your weighing needs. When you possess a Cardinal/Detecto scale, your risk is removed because you only need to make one call for new goods and service support.

NOTICE

All rights reserved. Reproduction or use without written, expressed permission, of editorial or pictorial content, in any manner, is prohibited. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the Seller assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. All instructions and diagrams have been checked for accuracy and ease of application, however, success and safety in working with tools depend to a great extent upon individual accuracy, skill, and caution. For this reason, the Seller is not able to guarantee the result of any procedure contained herein. Nor can they assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons occasioned by the procedures. Persons engaging in the procedures do so entirely at their own risk.

885XF
SCALE BASE AND COLUMN ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to Figure No.1 and follow the instructions provided below for scale assembly.

1. Assemble each wheel to the scale base with four 5/8-11 x 3 1/2″ hex head bolts, four sleeves, and eight 5/8 flat washers. To secure the wheel, tighten the bolt against the sleeve to scale the base.
2. Insert column (B) into scale base assembly (A) and secure them with 3/8 split lock washers and 3/8-16 hex nuts. NOTE: Detecto decal should be facing toward the platform.
3. Attach the steelyard hanger (D) to the long end of the shock absorber assembly (E).
4. Partially lower the shock absorber assembly (E) into the column (B) with the open side of the hanger (D) facing towards the back of the scale.
5. Hook the short end of the shock absorber assembly (E) to one end of the load cell assembly (F). NOTE: Handle load cell with care!! DO NOT drop, bend or twist.
6. Slide the grommet (F1) away from the load cell to the other end of the cable.
7. Slide the grommet (F1) into the slot at the top of the column. NOTE: The slot should be on the back side of the column.
8. Lower the load cell and shock absorber assemblies into the column. The hanger (D) must drop through the opening in the scale base assembly.
9. Fasten the top hook bolt of the load cell assembly (F) to the column hanger (B1).
10. Attach the steelyard hanger (D) to the nose iron pivot (A1).
11. Pull out the excess load cell cable in the column leaving enough slack in the cable so as not to have any side pull on the load cell.
12. Before continuing to Step 13, check the scale platform for ease of movement. If rubbing or binding, check to make sure the scale has been correctly assembled. If it has been properly assembled, DO NOT attempt to adjust the long lever nose iron (A1), contact your Detector dealer. The nose iron has been preset at the factory. Note: Scale setup and operation must be on a level surface. The scale is level when the air bubble is in the target on the bulls-eye level.
13. Scale base and column assembly is complete. Refer to the information below for load cell wiring identification of the 850F Model.

585XF
Digital Weight Indicator Assembly Instructions

1. Assemble column top plate assembly (108) to the column using four 1/4-20 x 1/2″ truss head screws and four 1/4 split lock washers (103, 104). Assemble gimbal to column top plate assembly using two #10-32 x 1/2″ hex head screws and two #10 split lock washers (109, 110).
2. Mount the digital weight indicator (101) to the gimbal (102) and secure it with two knobs and two washers (105, 107).
   NOTE: Do not tighten these knobs tightly. The indicator should be free to be adjusted later at the operator’s convenience.
3. Connect and secure the load cell cable into the back of the indicator via the 9-pin connector.

585XF-758
Digital Weight Indicator Assembly Instructions

1. Assemble column top plate assembly (108) to the column using four 1/4-20 x 1/2″ truss head screws and four 1/4 split lock washers (103, 104). Assemble gimbal to column top plate assembly using two #10-32 x 1/2″ hex head screws and two #10 split lock washers (109, 110).
2. Mount the digital weight indicator (101) to the gimbal (102) and secure it with two knobs and two washers (105, 107). NOTE: Do not tighten these knobs tightly. The indicator should be free to be adjusted later at the operator’s convenience.
3. Connect and secure the load cell cable into the back of the indicator via the 9-pin connector. Refer to Indicator Manual 8555-M021-O1.
4. Refer to Indicator Manual 8555-M021-O1 for setup instructions.

BASE ASSEMBLY

COLUMN ASSEMBLY

STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY

Detecto Scale warrants its equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship as follows:

• Detecto warrants to the original purchaser only that it will repair or replace any part of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. Detecto shall be the sole judge of what constitutes a defect.
• During the first ninety (90) days Detecto may choose to supply all necessary replacement parts and service during normal weekday working hours at no charge to the buyer.
• After the first ninety (90) days Detecto will supply parts and service at the job site provided the owner agrees to pay the Dealer for all travel time, including mileage and test equipment, as well as any expenses incurred over the direct labor of the technician at the job site. This limited warranty honors only labor performed by Detect authorized dealers.

This warranty does not apply to peripheral equipment not manufactured by Detecto; this equipment will be covered by certain manufacturers’ warranty only.

This warranty does not include the replacement of expendable or consumable parts. This does not apply to any item that has deteriorated or damaged due to wear, accident, misuse, abuse, improper line voltage, overloading, theft, lightning, fire, water, or acts of God, or due to extended storage or exposure while in the purchaser’s possession. This warranty does not apply to maintenance services. Purchased parts will have a ninety (90) day repair or replacement warranty only.

Detecto may require components to be returned to the factory; they must be properly packed and shipping charges prepaid. A return authorization number must be obtained for all returns and marked on the outside of all returned packages. Detecto accepts no responsibility for loss or damage in transit.

Conditions Which Void Limited Warranty

This warranty shall not apply to equipment which:

• Has been tampered with, defaced, mishandled, or has had repairs and modifications not authorized by Detecto.
• Has had the serial number altered, defaced, or removed.
• Has not been grounded according to Detecto’s recommended procedure.

Freight Carrier Damage

Claims for equipment damaged in transit must be referred to the freight carrier in accordance with freight carrier regulations.

This warranty sets forth the extent of our liability for breach of any warranty or deficiency in connection with the sale or use of the product. Detecto will not be liable for consequential damages of any nature, including but not limited to, loss of profit, delays, or expenses, whether based on tort or contract. Detecto reserves the right to incorporate improvements in material and design without notice and is not obligated to incorporate improvements in equipment previously manufactured.

The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied including any warranty that extends beyond the description of the product including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty covers only those Detecto products installed in the forty-eight (48) contiguous continental United States.

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