This guide will take you through the installation and use of your eWeighBar HD load bars. The eWeighBars HDs have been designed for heavy-duty use and permanent installation under cattle crates, crushes or chutes.
What's in the box?
You'll receive two x eWeighBar HDs in the box.
Each bar comes with a cable at one end to be plugged into your weigh head.
Note that the eWeighBar cables come wrapped in a protective wire to prevent damage throughout use.
4 x hex bolts, including nuts and washers, for bolting the bars to the crush
4 x anchor bolts, including nuts and washers, for bolting the bars to concrete
What you need
Lifting equipment to lift your crush safely
Power drill
A 12 mm (1/2") masonry drill
Hammer
Socket set
Adjustable spanner
Level
Cable ties
A torque wrench with a 12mm (7/66*) fitting (optional). A torque wrench will only be needed if you swivel the load bar feet and tighten them up again.
A weigh scale such as an eWeigh or compatible weigh head.
Note: You may also need adaptor plates to install the eWeighBar HDs under your crush. Adapt the length of the bolts for the load bar mounting plates accordingly.
If you don't want the load bar feet to extend beyond the load bar, you can loosen the bolt in the centre of the load bar foot, swivel the foot around, and tighten with a torque wrench on setting of 50 N'm (37 ft-lbs).
Weighing System
The iLivestock weighing system consists of the eWeigh weigh scale and two load bars. The load bars are fitted beneath a crush, chute or crate and transmit the weight signal to the indicator. The eWeighBar HDs can be used with any compatible weigh head.
Installing the HD load bars
WARNING: LOAD BARS ARE HEAVY!
Wear steel-capped boots/shoes and safety glasses when handling the load bars
Ensure that your lifting equipment is strong enough to lift the chute so you can safely install the load bars.
IMPORTANT: Dropping the crush with load bars fitted or dropping the crush onto the load bars will destroy the load bars!
When installing the second load bar, make sure that you don't lift the crush too high and damage the already installed load bar.
How to fit the eWeigBar HDs step by step
Step 1. Lift one end of the crush so that one load bar can be positioned underneath.
Step 2. Slide the load bar underneath the crush. Align the holes of the load bar mounting plate to the holes in the crush, then slowly lower the crush so that it almost touches the load bars. Realign the holes as necessary, and affix the load bars with the supplied hex bolts at one end, and then the other. Tighten the nut and slowly lower the crush completely onto the load bars.
Step 3. Lift the other end of the crush just high enough to slide the second load bar underneath the crush and repeat the installation.
Step 4. Using the hammer drill and masonry bit, drill one hole into the concrete pad using a hole in one of the feet as a guide, then bolt down to the concrete using the supplied anchor bolts.
Step 5. Feed the indicator cable through the plastic casing/conduit, then attach the casing/conduit to the crush with cable ties, avoiding the load bar feet.
Step 6. Plug the indicator cable into your weigh scale indicator.
Testing the eWeighBar HDs
Once installed, you should test the load bars with your eWeigh or weigh scale indicator.
How to test the eWeigBar HDs step by step
Step 1. Ensure your weigh scale indicator is fully charged
Step 2. Connect your eWeigh or weigh head scale to the eWeighBar HD cables and connect with the iLivestock app if using eWeigh.
Step 3. Put a test weight (which may be yourself or another person; we recommend a minimum of 50-60kg) at one end of the crush and note the stable reading on the app or indicator.
Step 4. Take off the weight and put it on the other end of the crush and note the stable weight on the indicator.
Step 5. Remove the test weight and note whether the indicator returns to zero.
Step 6. If the two readings differ by more than 1kg OR the reading does not return to zero, see the Troubleshooting section below.
Note: Periodically repeat the above test during use and also before use if the equipment has not been used for a long time.
Troubleshooting
See common troubleshooting tips below:
Fault | Remedy |
Reading does not return to zero between animals
OR
Difference in readings at each end of platform
OR
Under readings (readings lighter than expected) |
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Reading is unstable |
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Reading moves, display shows under load or overload. |
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Further Information
Caring for the load bars
Ensure that the underside of the platform or crate and the gap between the load bar housing and foot are kept free of dirt and stones.
Do not leave the indicator, load bars or plugs immersed in water
Cables should be placed so that they will not be damaged. We recommend routing the cables through plastic pipe or other conduit to help prevent damage. The metal coil around the cables should prevent chewing.
When not in use, always replace the dust caps on the load bar plugs. When the load bars are connected to indicator screw the dust caps together to prevent water entering them.
Remove dust and moisture from the plugs and caps using methylated spirits, ethyl alcohol, or a suitable electrical contact cleaner. Stronger spirits must not be used as they may react with the plastic.
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