Fairbanks 12-1492 - 12-1496 A.A.R. Combination Railroad Track/MTS - Manual (Page 23)

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2-J: Weighbridge Steel:
Caution: Individual Steel beams can weigh as much as 5,500 lb. each. Work Safely.
Assembling in Sections:
It is recommended to assemble the weighbridge in 3 sections near the pit, with each section
located near its intended installation location. The means to safely move and position the
various steel beams will be required to facilitate the assembling of the weighbridge.
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Main Beam
Crossmember
Outrigger
Diagonal Cross Bracing
A suitable capacity hydraulic crane, and personnel familiar with safe and effective rigging
methods using flexible non-metalic rigging of suitable capacity is recommended to handle and
position the beams.
The Diagonal Cross Bracing is not installed until the Weighbridge is in the pit, and has been
made plumb, is squared up and has been leveled.
Loadcell Top
Bearing Plate
Weighbridge
Check Bracket
Stiffener
Connecting
Web Splice
Plates
Plates
Upper
Crossmember
Lower
Crossmember
Plate
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