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

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2016

Pit Type Truck Scale Installation Manual

6

Choosing a Site

The first step in installing the scale is to choose an appropriate site. Pertinent steps in choosing the site are:

Ensure that the site has adequate approaching / exiting distance to comply with state and local Weights  

and Measures regulations. Scale length and scale elevation (maximum fall per foot allowance) will 

impact the total area requirement.

The site selected must meet state and local requirements. The following is taken directly from Handbook 44 

(H-44) issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

UR.2.6. Approaches

UR.2.6.1., Vehicle Scales - On the approach end or ends of a vehicle scale installed in any one   

location for a period of six months or more, there shall be a straight approach as follows:

(a) The width at least the width of the platform, and

(b) the length at least one-half the length of the platform but not required to be more than 40 feet, and

(c) not less than 10 feet of any approach adjacent to the platform shall be constructed of concrete or    

  similar durable material to insure that this portion remains smooth and level and in the same plane    

  as the platform.  However, rating of sufficient strength to with stand all loads equal to the sectional

  capacity of the scale may be installed in this portion.  Any slope in the remaining portion of the 

  approach shall insure, 1) ease of  vehicle access, 2) ease for testing purposes, and 3) drainage  

  away from the scale.

The scale drawings provided meet part (a) of this requirement. The site must be located to meet parts (b) and (c).

The site should have adequate room for trucks to properly align with the platform before pulling on. This is 

especially important if trucks must turn before driving onto the scale.

Trucks should remain on the scale for a period of time no longer than is necessary for obtaining the vehicle 

weight. Drivers / passengers / pedestrians should not exit their vehicles or use the scale platform as a walkway.

Some jurisdictions require that the scale platform be clearly visible from the location of the scale instrument. 

Others will allow the use of closed circuit TV or even a voice intercom. Obtain official approval before starting 

construction.

• Check all state and local Weights and Measures requirements before breaking ground to ensure compliance   

  with all regulations.
• Obtain all necessary permits for construction.

• Check all public utilities to ensure that your site is free of underground lines, pipes or hoses.
• Have assurance that the soil at the site is capable of withstanding a minimum pressure of 3,000 psf or as  

  specified on the B-TEK, Inc. drawing / print.

• Make sure the site does not intersect existing drains or utilities.
• All surrounding areas must drain away from the scale site.

• Ensure that all overhead objects (i.e. power lines, lights) do not interfere with unloading and setting the scale   

  modules with a crane.