When you receive your Precision Hopper, it will come with shipping brackets installed.
These are to protect the scale during transit, but they'll stop your scale from working as they lock the scale in place. To get your Precision Hopper working, you'll need to remove them.
Tools needed:
- Spirit level
- Philips Screwdriver
Step 1 - Setup
Make sure your Precision Hopper is on a flat, level surface, with all four feet are firmly making contact with the ground. Use a spirit level to make sure all sides of the hopper are level and stable.
Ensure the Destoner tray is in place, and has sufficient clearance from the ground.
When selecting a location for your Precision Hopper, be mindful of external influences that may impact the scale's performance. For instance, nearby air conditioning units or heavy machinery that produces vibrations can interfere with the Precision Hopper.
Step 2 - Remove Side Panels
With the hopper facing towards you, with the pipe centred. Carefully remove the left and right side panels by unscrewing the four screws on each side. Set the screws aside safely.
You should now see the side of the hopper, with two sensors on either side, with two bushings in the middle.
Step 3 - Unscrew the Bushings
Unscrew and detach both bushings along with their screws. After this step, only the sensors should remain visible on either side of the hopper. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 on the opposite side of the hopper. You should have removed a total of 4 bushings.
Step 4 - Replace the Side Panels
Reattach the side panels on both sides of the hopper, ensuring they align properly, and secure them using the four screws you set aside earlier.
You're now ready to Calibrate Your Precision Hopper.