Holtgreven Portable Axle Scale User Manual

LOADMASTER

AXLE SERIES

GENERAL

This scale system must be installed on a firm and level surface. Particular attention should be paid to the load
bearing points at the end of each module. Note that if the area between the ends of the scale is too high it will
cause weight errors by rocking the sub-frame. The same condition can be created if surface settling occurs, the
center of the frame will not compress the surface at the same rate as the load bearing ends. This will create the
same bind as the unleveled surface described above.

INSTALLATION STEPS

1. Site preparation. You should have a firm and level surface area that is at least one (1) foot wider and five
(5) feet longer than the overall dimensions of the scale. For a temporary installation compressed stone is
adequate. For any installation over 6 months it is recommended that concrete footers be poured below frost
level.

2. Determine where your indicator will be installed and arrange the scale so the J-Box is located on the
same side. Note that the J-Box is located under the access plate on one side of the deck plate. In the center of
the length.

3. Set the first module. Lifting points are provided on the four corners of the scale frame.

4. If dead spaces are to be used these need to be placed as needed. They are designed for either stone

fill for temporary use or to be filled with concrete for more permanent use. If filled with concrete a
rebar pattern of 12” square of ½” rebar is recommended. If you plan on moving them after concrete
is poured a heavy visqueen should be placed below them so they do not adhere to the surface. They
also have lifting rings on the four corners if you would like to move them in the future.

5. After all modules and dead spaces are in place the scales can be ramped up to with stone or optional

ramps can be installed.