
3E1045 Gallagher Load Bar User Manual
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LOCATING
THE
LOAD
BARS
Keep
the
following
points
in
mind
when
choosing
a
place
for
the
load
bars.
Mount
the
load
bars
and
platform
clear
of
obstructions
such
as
fence
posts.
The
site
must
be
level.
Provide
a
foundation.
A
concrete
pad
is
recommended.
Load
bars
can
be
mounted
on
a
heavy
board.
Hint:
Construct
the
foundation
so
that
it
extends
at
least
600
mm
(23
inches)
before
the
platform.
This
will
force
the
animals
to
step
onto
the
foundation
before
moving
on
to
the
weighing
platform
and
will
reduce
the
amount
of
dirt,
mud,
or
debris
carried
onto
the
platform.
Don't
recess
the
load
bars
into
troughs
in
the
foundation.
The
troughs
are
likely
to
fill
with
water
and
mud.
Note:
Mounting
the
load
bars
on
an
uneven
surface
or
failing
to
adequately
secure
the
platform
may
result
in
weighing
errors.