Fairbanks Tundra Series Truck Scale - Manual (Page 24)

Section 4: Scale Installation
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4.2. INSPECTING THE CONTRACTOR’S PIT CONSTRUCTION
Inspect the work site; including the pit, scale house, all poured concrete, approaches
and exits, anchor bolt placements, and all measurements against the Certified
Drawing Specifications.
─ See Foundation Inspection Checklist in Appendix II of this manual.
─ Upon the removal of the forms and backfill, check for proper drainage.
o A slope away from the scale is mandatory.
4.3. WEIGHBRIDGE SECTION ASSEMBLY
Assemble each of the Weighbridge frame sections on a flat surface near the pit.
1. With a crane, lay out the two (2) Main Frame I-beams of the first section parallel
onto a flat surface near the pit.
2. Position the cross channel between the two Main Frame I-beams.
3. Coat bolts thoroughly with anti-seize, then fasten the Main Frame I-beams
together loosely.
4. Place the rest of the cross channels into their upper and lower position, bolting
them together loosely.
5. Cross square the top and ends of
the weighbridge assembly, then
snug all the bolts.
6. Continue with this method until all
the sections are completely
assembled outside the Pit.
7. If the scale is eleven feet (11') or
wider
, install the outriggers.
8. Assemble the Checking Bracket
Bumper Bolt to the End Girders
Each Module Assembly is extremely heavy.
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Handle with great care to prevent injury.
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Always let the crane do the lifting.
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Use cross pieces and blocking to prevent steel tipping over.
C A U T I O N !