Fairbanks 12-1492 - 12-1496 A.A.R. Combination Railroad Track/MTS - Manual (Page 9)

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A.A.R. Combination Railroad Track / MTS Scale
NOTE: This manual is intended to compliment and be used in conjunction with the Certified
Prints provided by FAIRBANKS SCALES. Installation should be attempted only with the pres-
ence and guidance of experienced personnel who are fully familiar with the assembly of these
scales. Please read this Bulletin in its entirety BEFORE setting scale hardware.
SECTION 1-A: Introduction & General Description:
The Fairbanks Model A.A.R.* Combination Railroad Track / Motor Truck Scale is fully elec-
tronic in design, and utilizes eight 200,000 lb capacity compression loadcells that are con-
structed of Stainless Steel and hermetically sealed for protection against moisture. The four
(4) section Scale is pit installed, and is offered in five (5) different standard Models that pro-
vide a sectional capacity of 180 Tons, and a total capacity of 360 Tons.
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The full platform of the scale is arranged to accommodate a railroad car or a motor truck for
weighing. The track rails are installed in a recessed rail pocket below grade, thus presenting
no obstruction to rubber tires. Interface to a Fairbanks 2500 Series Indicator with INTA-
LOGIX technology is standard.
1-B: Specifications:
Product # Description Shipping Weight
145960 (90840**) Model 1492: 60' X 10' Platform 36,500 lb.
145966 (90841**) Model 1493 66' X 10' Platform 41,700 lb.
145970 (90842**) Model 1494 70' X 10' Platform 48,700 lb.
145972 (90843**) Model 1495 72' X 10' Platform 49,900 lb.
145980 (99179**) Model 1496 80’ X 10’ Platform 60,900 lb.
* The Association of American Railroads (AAR)
** These Item Numbers are now obsolete, replaced by the Item Numbers to the left.