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- Page 1 Installation Manual STRAIN SENSOR WELDING KIT FOR SPRING SUSPENSION AND WALKING BEAMS 218-SK-AU...
- Page 2 It is also important to be aware of vehicle manufacturer policies before making modifications to the vehicle. Right Weigh, Inc. is not liable or responsible for issues regarding warranties with other manufacturers. This is the responsibility of the customer. If you are unsure about how these installation practices apply to your vehicle, please contact your vehicle or component manufacturer.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Parts Included Tools Required How It Works Installation Axle Preparation Welding Tension Bar Pickup Coil & Metal Cover Connecting To Gauge Warranty Statement Return Policy & Repairs... -
Page 4: Parts Included
PARTS INCLUDED 2 x Worm Drive Hose Clamps (1 large, 1 small) Split Loom Metal Cover Pick-Up Coil RW #HW-010-0047 RW #EL-004-0054 Loop Clamp Bolt Washer... - Page 5 PARTS INCLUDED Screws Mounting Block Alignment Dowel Mounting Block Tension Bar Welding Jig RW #EL-001-0002 Assembly 11” Cable 7” Ties Cable Ties...
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Page 6: Tools Required
TOOLS REQUIRED Tape Nut Drivers Measure (1/4” and 5/16”) Allen Wrench Grease or Anti-Seize Marker (1/8”) Compound Angle Grinder Wrench (7/16”) or Sander Drive Torque Wrench Sockets (Optional) 1/4” and 5/16” (Optional) -
Page 7: How It Works
HOW IT WORKS The sensor is mounted so that it compresses or extends as the axle bends. The change in length of the sensor is measured and converted to weight by the Right Weigh gauge after calibration. EMPTY LOADED The tension bar is a wear item, whose life span depends on environmental conditions and severity of use. -
Page 8: Installation
AXLE PREPARATION WARNING! Please refer to the corresponding Installation Overview for specific placement of sensors before beginning. Please check your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations regarding welding before beginning. FIND THE CENTER OF THE AXLE Use the tape measure to find the center of the axle and mark location with a marker. -
Page 9: Welding
WELDING PLACE WELDING JIG BACK ON AXLE Place the Welding AXLE MOUNTING WELDING JIG Jig Assembly back BLOCK ASSEMBLY onto the axle and use a chain of 11” zip ties to hold it in place. 11” ZIP TIES CHECK VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING WELDING BEFORE BEGINNING. - Page 10 WELDING ALLOW BLOCKS TO COOL REMOVE ALIGNMENT DOWEL Cut the zip ties and loosen the set screws to remove the alignment WELD dowel. PAINT BLOCKS AND AXLE Paint the axle tube and blocks to prevent rust. Mask off the holes in the blocks to prevent over spray.
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Page 11: Tension Bar
TENSION BAR INSTALL TENSION BAR Carefully install the tension bar into the blocks so that the grooved side is in the block with only one set screw. TENSION BAR TIGHTEN DOWN SET SCREWS Tip: apply grease or Firmly tighten the set screws anti-seize compound to making sure to tighten the side with the set screw threads to... -
Page 12: Pickup Coil & Metal Cover
PICKUP COIL & METAL COVER INSERT AND CLAMP PICKUP COIL Install pickup coil over the tension bar so that the PICKUP COIL cable points in desired direction on the axle. Tighten using small hose TENSION BAR clamp and nut driver. HOSE CLAMP INSTALL COVER... -
Page 13: Connecting To Gauge
CONNECT TO GAUGE INSTALL LOOP CLAMP LOOP CLAMP Bend the loop clamp over the cable about 4” from the pickup coil. CABLE LOOP CLAMP WASHER Tighten to the cover using the bolt and washer and a BOLT 7/16” wrench. COVER ROUTE CABLE TO GAUGE See gauge and kit instruction manuals for further details. -
Page 14: Warranty Statement
(including loss of profits or loss of time) resulting from the performance of a Right Weigh, Inc. product. In all cases, Right Weigh, Inc. liability will be limited to the original cost of the product in question. Right Weigh, Inc. reserves the right to make improvements in design,... -
Page 15: Return Policy & Repairs
Right Weigh, Inc. will return the product at its expense via a shipping method (carrier to be at sole discretion of Right Weigh, Inc.) equal to or faster than the method used by the customer. Products or parts thereof not covered by warranty will be repaired or replaced at customer expense upon authorization by the customer. - Page 16 For additional support contact: Smart Truck Solutions +61 418 622840 rightweigh.com.au ©2015-2021 Right Weigh, Inc. All rights reserved.
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