beautypg.com

Fairbanks 12-1492 - 12-1496 A.A.R. Combination Railroad Track/MTS User Manual

Page 23

background image

04/12

23

50538 Rev. 7

2-J: Weighbridge Steel:

Caution: Individual Steel beams can weigh as much as 5,500 lb. each. Work Safely.

Assembling in Sections:

It is recommended to assemble the weighbridge in 3 sections near the pit, with each section
located near its intended installation location. The means to safely move and position the
various steel beams will be required to facilitate the assembling of the weighbridge.

50538-7

Main Beam

Crossmember

Outrigger

Diagonal Cross Bracing

A suitable capacity hydraulic crane, and personnel familiar with safe and effective rigging
methods using flexible non-metalic rigging of suitable capacity is recommended to handle and
position the beams.

The Diagonal Cross Bracing is not installed until the Weighbridge is in the pit, and has been
made plumb, is squared up and has been leveled.

Loadcell Top
Bearing Plate

Weighbridge
Check Bracket

Stiffener

Connecting

Web Splice

Plates

Plates

Upper

Crossmember

Lower

Crossmember

Plate

50538-7A