Fairbanks 12-1492 - 12-1496 A.A.R. Combination Railroad Track/MTS - Manual (Page 35)

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7: Insulate and separate each load cell's wiring from adjoining wires and from the steel with
insulated electrical tape. Be certain load cell cables are isolated from contact with steel and
not attached to any junction boxes.
Be certain load cell cables are isolated from contact with steel and not attached to
junction boxes. Welding ground should be kept as close to the electrode (welding rod)
end as is practical.
DO NOT PERMIT ELECTRIC ARC CURRENT TO CONDUCT THROUGH A LOAD CELL(S)
8: Weld the support stands to the load cell base plates per certified drawings. Welding
ground must be on the same physical side of each load cell as the electrode (welding rod)
end.
9: Install and weld all section "X" bracing per the certified prints.
10: All structural steel shall have one shop prime coat. Areas around field welded connec-
tions shall be painted. Immediately following the connecting of the members, the heads, nuts,
and washers of all permanent bolts, all field welds after removal of residual flux, all abrasions
of the shop prime coat, and all field erection marks shall be thoroughly covered with one coat
of primer.