Fairbanks 12-1492 - 12-1496 A.A.R. Combination Railroad Track/MTS - Manual (Page 49)

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Section 3: Service & Maintenance
3-A: Basic 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 aligned
and 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 Pit and understructure is clean and dry. Keep the pit 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 paint-
ed as soon as rust appears.
4: All Load Cell Support Assy's are clean and free of debris. Top Bearing Plate Assy's are
centered on wear plate. Upper Flexure is clean and undamaged. All bolts are tight. Lower
Flexure is clean and undamaged. Inspect Lower Button Closely and carefully for any surface
cracks or other visible damage.
5: Drains for the pit are clear and unblocked. Any installed automatic sump pump and dis-
charge piping shall be in good working condition.
6: The Check rods and spherical washer sets are in good condition, greased, 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: Secure the Junction Box Covers onto the unit using their latches.
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.