Fairbanks Tundra Series Truck Scale - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................. 7
1.1. Scale Descriptions .................................................................................................... 7
1.2. Scale Applications ..................................................................................................... 7
1.3. Component Descriptions .......................................................................................... 8
1.3.1. Weighbridge ......................................................................................................................... 8
1.3.2. Deck ..................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3.3. Scale Pit ............................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.4. Smart Sectional Controllers (SSCs) .................................................................................... 9
1.3.5. Load Cells .......................................................................................................................... 10
1.4. Component Specs ................................................................................................... 11
1.4.1. Load Cell Specifications .................................................................................................... 11
1.4.2. Platform Specifications ...................................................................................................... 11
1.5. Options ..................................................................................................................... 12
1.6. Accessories ............................................................................................................. 12
SECTION 2: COMPANY SERVICE INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 13
2.1. General Service Policy ............................................................................................ 13
2.1.1. Service Technician’s Responsibilities ................................................................................ 14
2.1.2. Users’ Responsibility.......................................................................................................... 14
SECTION 3: PRE-INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1. Conferring with Our Client ...................................................................................... 15
3.2. Pre-Installation Checklist ........................................................................................ 15
3.3. Unpacking ................................................................................................................ 16
3.3.1. Physical Installation Notes ................................................................................................. 17
3.4. Tools, Equipment and Materials............................................................................. 17
3.4.1. Measuring, Testing & Checking Equipment ...................................................................... 17
3.4.2. Assembly Tools .................................................................................................................. 18
3.4.3. Materials ............................................................................................................................ 18
3.5. Precautions .............................................................................................................. 20
3.5.1. Welding .............................................................................................................................. 20
3.5.2. Load Cell Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 21
3.5.3. Load Cell Handling............................................................................................................. 21
3.6. Site Inspection ......................................................................................................... 22
3.6.1. Pit/ Foundation ................................................................................................................... 22
3.6.2. Scale House ....................................................................................................................... 22
SECTION 4: SCALE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1. Standard Installation Steps .................................................................................... 23
4.2. Inspecting the Contractor’s Pit Construction ....................................................... 24
4.3. Weighbridge Section Assembly ............................................................................. 24
4.3.1. Proper Bolt Torque............................................................................................................. 25
4.3.2. Torque Chart ................................................................................................................... 26
4.4. Moving the Assembled Sections............................................................................ 27
4.5. Installing Base Plates, and Locator Tools ............................................................. 28