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Securing the base plate – Fairbanks Aegis Coil Scales User Manual

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Section 3: Scale Installation

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51205 Rev. 2

3.2.8. Securing the Base Plate

1. Drill the eight (8) 13/16” or 7/8” holes for the Load Cell Plates using a hammer

drill.
─ Use the bolt holes in the load cell plate as a locating guide.
─ Drill to a depth of 6 ¾”.

2. Install the Load Cell Base Plate Anchor Bolts.

─ Leave approximately 1 ½” of threads above the Base Plate.
─ Set these into place using epoxy anchors.
─ A two (2) hour minimum cure time is required.

3. Tighten lock washer and nut onto threads, finger tight.

4. Once the tension on the lift cables is released, remove the cables.