Fairbanks HVX Series TALON SERIES Motor Truck Scale - Manual (Page 33)

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Foundation Inspection
FOUNDATION FIELD CHECK LIST
(Field Form)
A Foundation Inspection should ALWAYS be performed prior to scale installation and to confirm correct foundation
construction. If possible this should be done prior to scale shipment.
Tools required: Certified drawings and site plan 2' to 4' level
100' and 25' steel tapes Hammer and concrete nails
Laser or builders level if possible String line (construction string)
Straight edge for pit foundations (2 x 4, very straight and 4" wider than pit walls
Construction paint (up-side-down type, for marking concrete).
Perform the following Foundation Checks. Refer to Methods and Procedures for complete description of each
step. Recommended to copy check list and keep in job file. ALWAYS familiarize yourself with the CERTIFIED
foundation prints for the job you are working on as model numbers and specifications are subject to change.
1. Site Plan and Certified Prints should be thoroughly reviewed to confirm accurate locations to the scale and
all extra items (scoreboards, lights, poles, etc.) that are included in the bid or contract.
2. Check for truck and crane access, overhead wires, fences, green concrete, etc.
3. Dimensional length and width check; check all 4 sides and record on chart (other side).
4. Diagonal measurements check to verify that the foundation is square and record on chart (other side).These
measurements should be equal, or within 1/2". Greater error could result in the scale not fitting in the foundation.
5. Check ALL pier heights to make sure they are the proper elevation and record on chart (other side). To high
and the scale will not fit correctly, to low could result in excessive shimming..
6. In pit foundations check walls to verify they are straight. Straight walls are very important, but are even
more critical for modular scales like the Rodan series.
7. Verify conduit locations and pull strings (if needed).
8. Verify ground rod locations.
9. Verify that drains and sump openings are piped correctly and are clear of debris.
10.Check the end coping to ensure they are centerline and that the coping is correct for the scale being
installed (10',11' or 12' width, etc). Check all coping, side and end, for hollow areas.
11. Verify location of any and all required embeds or pre-installed baseplates (i.e., Hwy System, RR scales, etc).
All of these dimensions will be located on the Certified foundation prints.
12.Layout - To help in locating pre-installed baseplates, embeds, load-cell centerlines, etc., refer to
Methods and Procedures section on Layout. See other side for foundation & Layout charts.
FF-2267 Issue #1
Appendix I: Foundation Check List
Talon Series.