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STRAIN SENSOR EPOXY KIT

FOR STEER AXLES

221-SK

Installation Manual

Summary of Contents for 221-SK

Page 1: ...STRAIN SENSOR EPOXY KIT FOR STEER AXLES 221 SK Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...before installation Right Weigh Inc is not responsible or liable for product failure or vehicle damage due to improper installation The installation requirements are outlined in this manual and should be followed thoroughly to avoid inaccuracy or damage to the product It is also important to be aware of vehicle manufacturer policies before making modifications to the vehicle Right Weigh Inc is not...

Page 3: ...uded Tools Required How It Works Installation Instructions Axle Preparation Applying Epoxy Epoxy Jig Assembly Tension Bar Pickup Coil Metal Cover Connect To Scale Warranty Return Policy Repairs 4 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ...

Page 4: ...4 x Worm Drive Hose Clamps 1 large 2 medium 1 small Pick Up Coil RW EL 004 0054 Metal Cover RW HW 010 0047 Loop Clamp Bolt Washer PARTS INCLUDED 4 Extension Cable 25 ...

Page 5: ...Tension Bar RW EL 001 0002 11 Cable Ties Epoxy Jig Assembly 7 Cable Ties PARTS INCLUDED 5 J B Weld Mounting Block Mounting Block Set Screws Alignment Dowel 2 x Butt Connectors 1 x Heat Shrink ...

Page 6: ...7 16 Wrench Allen Wrench 1 8 Marker Stirring Stick for Epoxy Angle Grinder or Sander Paper Plate Tape Measure TOOLS REQUIRED 6 Drive Torque Wrench Sockets 1 4 and 5 16 Nut Drivers 1 4 and 5 16 ...

Page 7: ...hangeinlengthofthesensorismeasuredandconvertedtoweightby theRightWeighgaugeaftercalibration The tension baris awearitem whose life span depends on environmental conditions and severityofuse Replacement ofthis part is includedwithyour3yearwarranty afterwhich time it can be purchased separately ...

Page 8: ...ered over the line Draw circles around where the mounting blocks will be located Remove from axle Use the angle grinder or sander to clean the metal in the circles to be epoxied Make sure the area is free of paint dirt rust and any other debris Surface must be rough to promote good adhesion Use 40 grit sandpaper or equivalent AXLE 8 AXLE AXLE MOUNTING BLOCK EPOXY JIG ASSEMBLY The sensor must be pl...

Page 9: ...xy Jig back on the axle and take 2 medium hose clamps and wrap them over the bottom edge of the epoxy blocks and around the axle loosley Mix J B Weld evenly in a 1 1 ratio SPREADOVERAXLE 6 9 Liberally spread the epoxy over where the mounting block will be placed ...

Page 10: ...AREAS 7 Move the mounting blocks over the epoxy areas Tighten down hose clamps and torque to 80 in lbs using the torque wrench Don t drive truck a significant amount during this time to avoid block movement REMOVEALIGNMENTDOWEL 9 Loosen the set screws and remove the dowel ...

Page 11: ...Carefully install the tension bar into the blocks so that the grooved side is in the block with only one set screw Firmly tighten the set screws without touching the tension bar making sure to tighten the side with the single set screw first TENSION BAR 1 11 ...

Page 12: ...on bar so that the cable points in desired direction on the axle Tighten using small hose clamp and nut driver INSTALLCOVER 13 12 PICKUP COIL HOSE CLAMP TENSION BAR Center the cover over the assembly and tighten down Optional For best results tighten cover hose clamp to 80 in lbs COVER ...

Page 13: ...o the gauge and connect using supplied butt connectors Cover connection with supplied heat shrink tubing See gauge instructions for further details Tighten to the cover using the bolt and washer and the wrench INSTALLLOOPCLAMP 14 ROUTECABLETOGAUGE 15 13 CABLE LOOP CLAMP LOOP CLAMP WASHER BOLT COVER ...

Page 14: ...or operation outside of the approved specifications of the product 2 Accidents faulty suspension parts or power surges 3 Inadequate maintenance or preparation by the buyer or user 4 Abuse misuse or unauthorized modification 5 Acts of God lightning strike floods fire earthquake etc Right Weigh Inc assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damages resulting from use of Right Weigh Inc p...

Page 15: ...an not be returned for credit Credit will be issued to the original purchaser after evaluation by Right Weigh Inc Repairs Replacements An RMA must be obtained before any product can be returned Right Weigh Inc will evaluate returned products at no charge If Right Weigh Inc determines that the returned product is under warranty it will repair the product or parts thereof at no charge or if unrepair...

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