Fairbanks VSX SERIES TRUCK SCALE - Manual (Page 14)

Section 2: Installation
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SITE PREPARATION
1. Assist the customer in selecting a site which allows
easy access to and from the scale, ensuring enough
area for straight and level approaches, and to meet
all State and Local Weights and Measures
Regulations.
 Refer to the serial tag located on the scale to
determine the capacity of the scale to be installed.
 Use only certified prints for all concrete work.
 The site needs good drainage away from the
scale, elevated enough so the surrounding areas
drain away from the scale site.
 The soil must have a minimum bearing pressure of 3000 PSF, or as specified
on the foundation drawings supplied by Fairbanks Scales for the scale to be
installed.
 Obtain all the necessary permits and licenses prior to beginning construction.
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2. Using a transit, sight in and mark with stakes the area where the placement is to
occur, and where supports, forms, or concrete are to be built.
 When constructing forms, make sure they are plumb, square, and level.
 Place and compact gravel into the base of the forms, if necessary.
 Cut and position rebar into the forms as per the schedule detailed on the
foundation prints supplied by Fairbanks Scales for the scale being installed
3. The scale is designed so it may be anchored to the foundation through the use of
expansion anchors (included) which are inserted into the concrete after it has
cured.
 Expansion anchors are recommended due to the flexibility provided in final
positioning of the scale.
 The hold down force of expansion anchors meet or exceed that of poured in
place anchors.
4. Pour concrete, using a mix to yield a minimum 4000 PSI. Vibrate the concrete
into position to ensure consistency.
 All concrete work should conform to standards set forth by the American
Concrete Institute Code.
 Allow concrete to cure for several days before erecting the scale.