Bilanciai BTEK BS-FECD-P-CPD-M, Installation Manual

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2016 www.B-TEK.com Pit Type Truck Scale Installation Manual 7
Site Preparation / Foundation
Check and review all blueprints prior to starting work. Steps to follow include:
• Use only the latest engineering drawing sent with the scale order.
• Using a transit, locate the stakes where the scale foundation will be constructed.
• Excavate to the specified elevation on the drawing / print to comply with the desired finished scale elevation.
• Construct forms and make sure they are square, plumb, and level.
• Foundation must be accurate to the blueprints within specified tolerances. The foundation must comply with
the blueprint to have an acceptable installation.
• Position cut-to-length rebar into the foundation forms as per illustrations noted on the B-TEK Scales drawings.
(Rebar conforming to ASTM 615 Grade 60 is recommended.)
• Concrete of 4,000 psi compressive strength is required for the foundation, and piers, if used.
• The base plates, which support the load cells, are designed to be anchored to the foundation (or pier) by
using expansion bolts placed in concrete after curing.
• B-TEK Scales recommends the use of 3/4” X 7” length expansion bolts, which provide greater flexibility, to
ensure proper positioning of the scale.
• All concrete work must meet standards set forth by the American Concrete Institute Code.
• Allow the concrete foundation time to cure before erecting the scale. Insufficient curing time of concrete may
result in damage to the structural integrity of the scale foundation.
Unload the shipping crate of scale components prior
to unloading scale platform modules from the truck to
verify you have everything included on the packing
list.
Open all boxes for individual equipment pieces
and perform a physical inspection to be certain all
components are present and have not been dam -
aged during shipping. Any parts that are missing or
damaged must be reported immediately to qualify
for warranty replacement. Digital photos that can be
e-mailed are extremely helpful.
The components included in your Centurion or Hybrid
truck scale “package” will include: weighbridge mod-
ules, weighbridge connection fasteners, load cells
and load cell base plates, locating plates, shims, load cell cables, bumper checking assemblies, conduit, and
junction boxes with terminal boards. An indicator, printer, surge protection equipment, and 50’ of home run ca -
ble is included with digital Centurion models. Foundation drawings and an installation manual is included with
all scales. Concrete deck Centurions will include deck sheeting and rebar preinstalled at the factory.
Your Centurion truck scale “package” does not include foundation components such as concrete, rebar, mesh,
forms, deck coping, etc., freight charges, transportation and permit fees, or material handing and crane fees.
Unpacking