How can I prevent my weigh vessel from slipping off Advantage load cell mounts?

My weight readings were bad and I found the vessel had slipped off the Advantage load cell mounts. What can I do to prevent this from happening again?

The 3 physical mount types for the Advantage load point assemblies are Fixed, Bumper and Slider. Each type of mount is designed for a specific job. Verify the mounting bases are level to within +/-0.5° and the bases level within 1/32" of each other. It is better to use all 3 types of mounts for your installation. Please refer to the installation section of your technical manual.

The FIXED load cell mount allows the vessel to rotate left or right in a 360° arc. This load cell can be orientated in any direction.

The BUMPER load cell mount should be pointed at the Fixed load point and orientated to limit the left and right rotation and allowing expansion away from the Fixed load point. Notice the rectangular (bumper) bars mounted to the loading plate. Using the load cell cable as a director, the Bumper load point should be orientated to point directly at or away from the fixed load point location.

CAUTION: Failure to properly orientate the Bumper load point assembly can result in the vessel falling off the load cell mounts.

The SLIDER load points support all the remaining legs, allowing expansion and contraction in all directions. The slider load point can be oriented in any direction.

When installing load cell cabling, it is very important to consider equipment and personnel traffic that may snag, pinch, or damage the load cell wires.

Vessels that have excessive movement may require check rod assemblies to limit the vessel movement.  See the attached power point presentation to learn more about check rods. You should work with a local Mechanical Engineer to properly design your vessel support structure.