INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
*Federal, state and local codes may require inspection and maintenance checks more often. Please check
the federal, state and local code manuals in your area. Gorbel recommends a certification inspection
interval of no more than one year by a qualified person.
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600 Fishers Run, P.O. Box 593
Fishers, NY 14453-0593
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GORBEL® TETHER TRACK® FREE STANDING BRIDGE AND MONORAIL ANCHOR SYSTEMS:
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
ITEM
COMPONENT
MAINTENANCE
FREQUENCY*
1 Anchor Bolts
Check that lockwashers are compressed and nuts tightened to
manufacturer’s specifications. Check foundation for cracking.
Every 2,000 hours
or yearly.
2 Header Clamp Plate
Hardware
Check for full compression of lockwasher. Bolts should be
tightened to 95 ft.-lbs.
Every 2,000 hours
or yearly.
3 Spine Clamp Hardware
Bolts should be tightened to full compression of lockwasher. Do
not exceed 50 ft.-lbs.
Every 2,000 hours
or yearly.
4 Truss Splice Plate
Check for full compression of lockwasher. Bolts should be
tightened to 40 ft.-lbs.
Every 2,000 hours
or yearly.
5 Splice Joint
All bolts should be in contact with track. Check track for
alignment and that wheel rolling surface is flush.
Every 2,000 hours
or yearly.
6 End Stops (runway,
bridge and monorail)
Check for full compression of lockwasher. If thru-bolt is exposed,
replace endstops.
Every 2,000 hours
or yearly.
7 Wheels (endtrucks and
trolleys)
Check for cracks, pits, and/or grooves: all of these affect
trolley tracking. If any of these conditions exist, wheels should be
replaced.
Every 2,000 hours
or yearly.
8 Tether Trolley
Connector
Check eyenut for wear. Check that clamp plate lockwashers are
compressed. Check that black spring washer is not deformed
and is in place. Confirm spring pin is in place. Check for smooth
rolling action.
Recover Trolley only:
Check that guide bushing
bolts are tightened to 10 ft-lbs and bushings spin freely.
Every 2,000 hours
or yearly.
9 End Trucks
Check for proper clamping hardware attachment. Ensure
correct position on bridge to match specified cantilevers. Make
sure body is free of any bent materials, cracked or broken welds.
Every 2,000 hours
or yearly.
10 Aluminum Bridge
Assembly Hardware
Ensure sheer lug hardware is in required position and tight. For
coped bridge, tighten 3/8” bridge bracket hardware to 20 ft.-lbs.
Every 2,000 hours
or yearly.
11 Capacity and Warning
Labels
Check that all labels are in place and legible. Replace labels if
damaged or illegible.
Every 2,000 hours
or yearly.
12 Connecting Equipment
Inspect all protective equipment connected to the Tether Track®
Anchorage System following the operation and maintenance
manuals provided for each piece of equipment.
As required by
manufacturer.
WARNING
Any changes in rolling effort or unusual noises
must be immediately identified and corrected.
It is not necessary to lubricate the track or
bearings. Lubricating may attract airborne
particles and may increase the rolling
resistance. (Do not use such substances as
WD-40®, silicone sprays, oil or grease on
bearings or on track flanges.)
