Bilanciai BTEK BS-FECD-P-CPD-M, Installation Manual

2016 

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Pit Type Truck Scale Installation Manual

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Concrete Deck Scale Preperation

Shoring Instructions

A B-TEK pit style concrete deck weighbridge module requires proper shoring prior to pouring the deck. This will 

help support the bottom deck pan until the concrete hardens. If you have questions about the shoring proce

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dure, please call B-TEK scales at 

800.266.8900

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• The standard B-TEK pit style concrete deck scale typically has the deck sheeting laid just lower than the top  

  flange of the main beams. Shoring / blocking under the sheeting is required prior to pouring the concrete.
• Typically, 2” x 6” lumber is recommended to be used to support the sheeting. Cut a piece of lumber the same  

  length as the measurement between the web of the two main beams. This will act as a temporary crossmember  

  under the sheeting. You will need to notch the two top corners to avoid interference with the radii between the

  top flange and web.
• Cut two additional pieces of lumber to support both ends of the crossmember. These pieces will fit between  

  the bottom of the wooden crossmember support and the top side of the bottom flange of the main beams. This  

  distance may vary. Take a measurement to ensure the proper lengths to be cut.
• The wooden crossmember and its two supports should be placed evenly between each set of steel 

  crossmembers in the weighbridge. The wooden supports can be removed once the concrete hardens.

After pouring the concrete the use of a pencil-type vibrator is required to ensure that the concrete is completely 

settled and all voids have been filled.

 It is important that the concrete deck is given proper curing time. Loading the scale deck prior to its full curing 

may result in damage or failure to the structural integrity of the scale deck.