Rice Lake RailBoss™ Rail Scales - Installation Manual - Manual (Page 9)

RailBoss Installation 5
Figure 2-7. RailBoss Sections in Place
6. Use a pneumatic wrench to tighten nuts on all joint or compromise bars.
7. Ensure tie spacing is correct, then drive spikes to attach tie plates to the rail ties; drive spikes fully into
place with a pneumatic hammer if available.
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If using rail hammers, ensure the RailBoss is not inadvertently struck. Note
Figure 2-8. Drive Spikes Through Tie Plates
8. Place watertight conduit beneath the three center rail ties and route load cell cables to the desired J-Box
location. Watertight conduit should also be placed beneath the RailBoss track to run homerun cable to the
scale house indicator (see Figure 2-9 and Figure 2-10).
Figure 2-9. Load Cell Cable Conduit Figure 2-10. Homerun Cable Conduit
9. Replace ballast and spread evenly; do not compact ballast until installation of ground rods is complete.
10. Ensure there is 1/8" minimum clearance between the RailBoss rail sections.