1.0 Index Index ............................2 Technical Specification ........................2 General Description ........................4 Measured Packing ......................... 4 Use of Gauge ..........................4 Description of parts ........................4 The Sighting Board ........................4 The Intermediate Board ........................4 The Target Board ........................... 5 Procedure .............................
3.0 General Description The Abtus ABT4060 Sighting Board Set is a popular, quick and accurate way to measure vertical alignment, particularly suitable for repairing and lifting in these areas of subsidence. The boards are constructed from Nylon, Acetal and GRP, ensuring they are electronically non-conductive, lightweight and robust.
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Begin by screwing the hand nut anti-clockwise, so that it rises up to the cross head. The arrow at the top of the scale window should line up with the 0mm mark on the ring scale. Ensure that the inner pole is pushed fully down.
When placing the sighting boards on the rail head, it is essential to ensure proper contact by pressing down in the base of the board with the sole of the foot, on either side of the upright. Working towards oncoming traffic, the sighting board is placed on the first high spot and the target board on the second.
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➢ Set fulfils function of both J3 and Mk7 type sighting boards ➢ Measures void 0-24mm in 0.25mm increments ➢ Measures void 25-160mm in 5mm increments ➢ Asymmetric design allows for use on tighter curves with smaller boards ➢ Translucent target enables clear sighting in all conditions and may be back lit ➢...