he following photo sequence shows the unloading and installation of a Weigh-Tronix
SteelBridge Model IMXT7010-100T Fully Electronic Steel Deck Truck Scale. After
the foundation has been constructed and allowed to cure, the entire process of
unloading and installing the three scale sections in place takes less than one
hour. Total completion of the installation, including hook-up of the weighbars,
installation of the weight display and complete calibration of the truck scale
can be finished in one day.
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Old mechanical truck scale to be replaced with the new Weigh-Tronix
IMXT 70' x 10' Fully Electronic Steel Deck Truck Scale. |
| The simple, pier type concrete foundation is formed and poured
parallel to the old scale location. |
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The truck arrives with the new scale and the first section is
unloaded. The scale section is completely self-contained, with all weighing
components in place. |
| The first scale section is set in place on top of the weigh
bar stands. The section is easily maneuvered and set down with the crane. |
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The first section is aligned onto the weigh bar stands and the
connecting links are put into place. |
| The second scale section is unloaded and maneuvered into
position. |
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The second section drops into position and connects with the
first section. |
| The third and final section is installed and connected into
place. |
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Final adjustments are made to the third section to align it
with the other two sections. |
| The complete scale is now in position and is ready to be
anchored into place and calibrated. |
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The Truck Scale Calibration Test Unit is pulled into position
at the end of the scale. |
| The 25,000 lb. certified weight cart is unloaded from the
truck and the test weights are loaded into the cart. |
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The motor driven test cart is positioned over each section of
the scale and the scale is calibrated to the test weights |
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| To complete the test, the fully loaded test unit is positioned
on the scale and the weight is checked. The installation and calibration of the
scale is now complete and the scale is ready to use. |
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