Rice Lake RailBoss™ Rail Scales - Installation Manual - Manual (Page 7)

RailBoss Installation 3
2.0 RailBoss Installation
Installation time will vary; however, a typical installation will take approximately 10-15 hours. Use the instructions
below as a general installation guideline unless the engineering drawings furnished with your scale differ.
Engineering instructions always take priority over these general installation guidelines.
WARNING
The RailBoss Scale is heavy and could cause bodily harm if any body parts become entangled with or
caught under it when installing. Take all necessary safety precautions when installing, including wearing
safety shoes and using the proper tools.
2.1 Preparing and Cutting Existing Rail
1. Clear the existing ballast surrounding the track where RailBoss section(s) are to be installed.
2. Measure section(s) of track to be replaced with the RailBoss Railroad Track Scale. Mark the four cutting
locations (eight cuts for a full-draft installation).
3. Clear out the area underneath the rail where cutting will occur.
Figure 2-1. Existing Track Cleared of Ballast
4. Remove existing railroad spikes and tie plates.
5. Secure a rail saw to existing track at the cutting marks established in Step 2. Once mounted, completely cut
through the rail.
Figure 2-2. Rail Saw Mounted on Track Figure 2-3. Rail Saw Cutting Through Track