FIGURE 4: Model 4100 Cover Plate - Top View
FIGURE 5: Model 4150 Cover Plate - Top View
FIGURE 6: Cover Plate - End View
INSTALL THE COVER PLATES AS FOLLOWS:
1.
Weld the two 9.5 x 51 mm (3/8 x 2") long hex bolts in place head down. The
bolts should be spaced at a nominal 530 mm (21") apart. A spacer jig is
available from
GEOKON
the holes in the cover plate can be used to mark the bolt locations. One hole
in the cover plate is slotted, so the spacing is not critical. Avoid welding
anywhere near the gauge as this will cause large local distortions in the
metal. Use either a special stud welder or an arc welder to weld the head of
the bolt to the surface.
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, or the cover plate can be flipped onto its back and
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