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OOLS AND
In addition to the RSTAR Affinity Tilt Logger, the following tools and components
will be required depending on the mounting needs:
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PSM0005A
Released: 23 Jan 2025
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OMPONENTS
Hammer or rotary hammer drill
Externally threaded wedge anchors (¼" wedge anchors) or internally
threaded drop-in anchors (¼" drop-in anchors)
Hammer
Wrench or socket for tightening nuts (size 7/16" flat-to-flat)
Concrete/masonry hammer/rotary drill bits (1/4" for wedge anchors, 3/8"
for drop-in anchors)
Thread locker (recommended)
Torque wrench to anchor fasteners 75 in-lbs. (8.47 Nm)
Torque screwdriver to tighten enclosure captive screws 15 in-lbs. to 17
in-lbs. (1.69 Nm to 1.92 Nm)
Optional: angle bracket and fasteners
Optional: torque screwdriver to tighten angle bracket screw to base plate
24 in-lbs. to 30 in-lbs. (2.71 Nm to 3.39 Nm)
Angle bracket and fasteners
¼" U-Bolt or band clamps (varying sizes)
Nut Driver, wrench or socket (size 5/16" Flat-to-Flat) or slotted
screwdriver
Torque Screwdriver to tighten enclosure captive screws 15 in-lbs. to 17
in-lbs. (1.69 Nm to 1.92 Nm)
Optional: thread locker
Optional: torque screwdriver to tighten angle bracket screw to base plate
24 in-lbs. to 30 in-lbs. (2.71 Nm to 3.39 Nm)
Optional: torque wrench to tighten gear clamps 30 in-lbs. to 34 in-lbs.
(3.39 Nm to 3.84 Nm)
Steel encased cup magnets
Angle bracket and fasteners (angle bracket mounted)
Emery Cloth 80, 100 or 120 grit
Torque screwdriver to tighten enclosure captive screws 15 in-lbs. to 17
in-lbs. (1.69 Nm to 1.92 Nm)
Optional: thread locker
Optional: torque screwdriver to tighten angle bracket screw to base plate
24 in-lbs. to 30 in-lbs. (2.71 Nm to 3.39 Nm)
Optional: torque screwdriver to tighten magnets 20 in-lbs. to 22 in-lbs.
(2.37 Nm to 2.49 Nm)
RST Instruments Ltd.
RSTAR Affinity Tilt Logger
Installation and User Manual
Page 22
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