Rice Lake Truck Scales - Manual (Page 8)

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SR Siderail Truck Scale Assembly Instrucitons
End-to-End Assembly Sequence
This method requires more setting blocks, but no chain winches. More driving
on the slab is necessary, but the assembly can be done by a forklift with standard
length tines.
Begin by setting one row of side rail beams on 8" setting blocks as in the
previous method. If access is limited to one side, drive across the pad and
position these on the limited-access side. Align these reference siderails with a
string line and square with the approaches. Bolt adjoining siderails together
where needed to final torque settings.
Bring the cross beams onto the pad one at a time starting at one approach end.
Position each cross beam at its final location with one end resting on the side rail
flange. Bolt the cross beam to the side rail. Rest the other end of the cross beam
at a right angle to the side rail on a setting block 2" higher than your 8" blocks.
Repeat for all cross beams of the module.
When all cross beams for the first module are set and bolted to the reference side
rail, move the opposite side rail for the open side into position with the forklift.
With the cross beams resting on the side rail flange, raise the side rail and cross
beams enough to allow the cross beam setting blocks to be removed. Lower the
side rail onto two 8" setting blocks. Bolt the cross beams to this side rail so it
pulls into final position. Do not disturb the reference side rail positioning. Align
and square this completed section with the reference line and approaches.
Combined Modules: If a second module is to be bolted together into a
multi-module platform, move the second set of cross beams into position and
perform the same steps. When these cross beams are bolted to the reference side
rail, bring the opposite side rail into position. Lift the side rail and cross beams,
remove the 2" setting blocks, and align the side rail with the adjoining side rail
so the six holes in the adjoining end plates align. Bolt the siderails together.
Check alignment and square with the reference line and approaches.
Independent Modules: If the next module is not to be bolted to the first, set the
side rail 1" from the adjoining side rail. The final side rail will end 1.5" from the
approach.