The Avery Berkel L115 is a legacy mechanical platform scale known for its heavy-duty build, reliable accuracy, and operation without electrical power. While modern facilities often rely on digital weighing systems, the L115 remains a staple in warehouses, agricultural hubs, and industrial plants due to its durability.
The levers rest on hardened steel knife-edges sitting in agate or steel V-bearings. Do not grease or oil these contact points! Oil attracts dust and grime, creating an abrasive paste that ruins the sharp edges and causes friction.
Place the item gently in the center of the platform. Do not drop items onto the scale. Allow the dial pointer to stop swinging. Read the weight indicated by the pointer on the chart.
If you are consistently seeing , this may require advanced diagnostics, as detailed in the technical service manual. 4. Maintenance and Best Practices To ensure long life, the manual recommends: Avery Berkel L115 Manual
Check underneath the platform and remove any blocking materials or dirt.
This requires a certified scale technician to adjust the internal nose-irons or replace fatigued mechanical springs using certified calibration test weights.
Keep the transit screw in a safe place for future relocation. 3. Filling the Dashpot (Oil Dampening System) The Avery Berkel L115 is a legacy mechanical
: Initialize settings to clear the lock-up state. Re-calibration : Define scale increments and maximum weight capacity.
Note: For the full text editing of product names (e.g., "Gala Apple"), you need the "Character Entry" table in Chapter 8 of the manual.
The oil may be dirty or too thick. Drain, clean, and refill with fresh oil. Maintenance and Care Do not grease or oil these contact points
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If weighing goods in a container, place the empty container on the scale first, note its weight, and subtract it manually from the final gross weight. 4. Calibration Procedures
It features a 25 mm high, customized Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), ensuring high visibility from a distance.