Rice Lake Truck Scales - Manual (Page 6)

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SR Siderail Truck Scale Assembly Instrucitons
1.2 Installation
The individual components and modular sections of the SURVIVOR Siderail truck scales assemble smoothly
following a proven construction sequence. Some of the steps may change slightly depending on the lifting
equipment (crane or forklift) you have available. Assembling a single-platform gross weighing scale, or a
multi-platform axle weighing model, will require slightly different steps, but the general assembly order for all
scales will be roughly the same.
• Assemble siderails and cross beams loosely on 8" setting blocks
• Level and align frame to final position and tighten all bolts to final torque values
• Set mounts and load cells
• Install mount anchor bolts and grout beneath mount plates
• Install support bars, corrugated sheet metal, and rebar for concrete deck
• Pour and finish concrete deck
• Install conduit, cabling, and junction boxes
1.2.1 Foundation Slab Cure Period
Standard concrete reaches full strength after a 28-day cure. Note that
the concrete foundation slab must cure in a moist state for at least
seven days (three days for high-early concrete) before driving on it. At
seven days, standard concrete is at approximately 75% of its
maximum strength and can be driven on. Driving a loaded forklift on
the slab before it reaches 75% of maximum strength may damage the
foundation.
1.2.2 Delivery, Crane Rental, and Assembly Estimates
When scheduling scale delivery and crane/forklift rental for the unloading and frame placement, arrange a full day
and a crew of at least two assemblers. A two-man crew with crane or forklift can normally unload the scale and set,
align, and bolt all components in place on the first day.*
The next day, a crew of three or four can normally prepare the scale deck for concrete, pour and finish it before
evening.*
The third day, a crew of two can grout load cell base plates, run all conduit, make electrical connections, and
connect electronic equipment.*
When the concrete deck has cured, the scale can be corner-trimmed and calibrated with test weights and
placed into service.
* These estimated times may vary.
1.2.3 Recommended Equipment and Tools
• Crane with a minimum 6,000 lb capacity, or
• Forklift with 8' fork extensions
• Air compressor and impact wrench with 1"
drive
• 3/4" rotary hammer drill
• 3/4" x 36" masonry carbide bit
• Low-profile (8" ht.) 10-ton hydraulic jacks
• 8" setting blocks
• Chain winches (2) with 16' chains and hooks
• Torque wrench to 700 ft.lbs. with extension
handle
• Box end and 1" drive socket wrenches to 1
1/2"
• 4' bubble level or laser level
• Small torpedo level
• Chalkline
• 100' measuring tape
• 25' measuring tape
• Hammers and maul
• Hack saw, metal snips
• 1 1/2" rebar chairs and metal ties
• Rebar twist tie spinner tool
• Concrete vibrator (for deck concrete pour)
• Concrete trowels, edger, bull float, broom
• Hand tools for wiring and conduit installation