Kistler-Morse KM LD360s - Manual (Page 15)

This section describes the Load Disc installation procedures for the
following hardware options:
Universal Top Plate Adapter, Leveling Top Plate Adapter, Anyadapter
Plate, and Leveling Base Adapter Plate.
Load Disc
General Installation
1. Prior to installing the Load Discs, verify that they are the
correct capacity for your application by reviewing the
information engraved on the Load Disc baseplates.
2. If you have not already done so, connect the Load Disc cable to
the KM Test Meter (See pg. C-1). Measure the Load Disc
voltage output. With no-load, the preliminary measurement
should be +5mV and -5mV. (This measurement range is used
only to verify the condition of the Load Disc.) If the reading
is significantly outside of this range, consult the factory
before continuing the installation.
3. Raise the vessel.
Note: Concrete founda-
tion and grouting shown
for reference only. The
concepts apply to all
foundation types.
Anchor bolts supplied
by customer.
Figure 3-1: Angular misalignment
4. Remove the cable from the KM Test Meter to the Load Disc.
5. Place bolt through center hole of adapter plate and install
hardware for your application
(See Appendix D:TI Drawings)
a. For Universal Top Plate Adapter, install bolt and
plate to the Load Disc, tightening bolt to 5-10 ft-lbs.
b. For Leveling and Anyadapter, install washers and
nuts to the bolt and plate, making sure the washers/
nuts are loosely tightened against plate. Install the
plate assembly to the Load Disc, tightening bolt to
5-10 ft-lbs.
6. For Leveling and Anyadapter applications, adjust plate to
lowest position by lowering jam nut to top of Load Disc and
tighten. Then lower leveling nut to the jam nut.
Chapter 3: Mounting the Load Disc
3-2