Fairbanks 2000 SERIES Rocker Column Railroad Scale - Manual (Page 31)

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Section 3: Maintenance
Inspect the Scale and its understructure on a regular basis to ensure:
1: The approach rails and Scale rails remain securely in position and are properly fastened
in place.
2: The space between the deck edge, pit coping, and rails is clear and free of material which
could jam the deck and cause inaccurate weights.
3: The Scale Foundation and understructure is clean and dry. Keep the foundation and the
understructure of the Scale as clean and as dry as possible. Any moisture problems should
be addressed immediately to prevent steel deterioration. Structural steel should be wire
brushed and painted as soon as rust appears.
4: All Loadcell's and grout plates are clean and free of debris. All bolts are tight. Loadcell is
plumb, square, and level.
5: Drains for the foundation are clear and unblocked. Any installed automatic sump pump
and discharge piping shall be in good working condition.
6: The Check brackets are in good condition and adjusted properly.
7: All junction box wire gland nuts are securely tightened, and that nylon plugs are in place in
any unused gland fittings.
8: Junction box cover screws are properly tightened with a torque wrench to their correct
torque specification.
9: All excess cable is neatly coiled and tied up out of any possible accumulations of standing
water.
10: All cable entry and exiting points are finished with a drip loop.
11: All ground rod connections are clean, tight, and greased to protect against corrosion.