Holtgreven Above Ground Motor Truck Scale User Manual
FT2 Installation Instructions.
1) Scale location will need to be laid out. Keeping in mind the scale length plus 10
foot level concrete approaches on each end. After the level approaches a sloped
approach will need to be installed. The sloped approach can be made of stone or
other compacted material. Check with local weights and measures for allowable
slope. Some states do not allow more than ¾” in per foot. Standard Steel deck
scales are 15” tall would require a minimum 20’ sloped approach. The standard for
concrete decks is 21” tall and would require 28’ sloped approach.
2) Form and pour the foundation according to the supplied prints.
3) Set the load cell stands into place do not anchor at this time. Concrete deck scales
use leveling bolts to adjust approximately 1” to be grouted later. Do not anchor
stands at this time. They will be drilled and set after weighbridges are set in place.
4) Weighbridge installation.
A. Based on the location of the indicator. Arrange scale so the J-box side of
the scale deck is closest to that area. The welded FT2 sign is next to the Jbox entrance.
B. Two section scales or longer measure from the center of the foundation to
the centerline of the load cell assemblies on each end. Then measure and
place the remaining load cell assemblies.
Lower Splice Plate
C. Place end module in place first. The section will have bumper bolts on
one end and lower splice plates on the other end. It is recommended that
blocking be placed under the main beam areas while setting the bridges.
The scale bridge should be approximately 1” from the end approach. The
bridges can be lifted by hooking a chain into the four corners of the
weighbridge for lifting of bridges. After bridge is set jack up each corner
and lower it onto the load cell mounts. Remove blocking. Using the crane
lift slightly on the bridge to remove the weight and shift bridge to align
with foundation if needed.
D. Install the second bridge into place. The center bridges will have an upper
splice plate on one end and a lower splice plate on the other end. (unless a
six load cell scale it will have bumper bolts on the other end)
Upper splice plate
F: Install splice bolts at the center sections. ¾” x 3 ½” bolts supplied
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