User guide

Chapter 2. Pre-Installation
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Lifting equipment
Tape measure
Level
Pry bar
Marking pen
Wrenches
ASTM A-325 bolts or anchor bolts (or equivalent
strength), lock washers, and flat washers to
secure Load Disc to vessel support or
foundation (if applicable)*
Signal processor
Shims (if applicable)
Grout (if applicable)
Digital Multimeter (FLUKE™ or equivalent)
* See TI drawings in Appendix D for the appropriate bolt size.
Prepare Installation
Equipment
(Customer Supplied)
The following equipment is needed to install Load Discs:
Vessel Preparation
There are two aspects to successful use of Load Discs — properly
functioning Load Discs and appropriate vessel support
characteristics. Review the following list of error sources, and make
the recommended corrections before you install the Load Discs:
• An inadequate vessel foundation can allow excessive
movement. Ensure the foundation is concrete or steel.
• Hidden load-bearing structures, such as discharge chutes
or plumbing supported by the floor, can reduce loads on
the vessel supports. Install flexible couplings to minmize
this problem.
• Cross-connecting structures, such as catwalks and
manifolds, can transfer loads from adjacent vessels.
Install slip joint or flex couplings to minimize this
problem.
• Shock loads can damage the Load Disc. Install protective
barriers or stops to prevent vehicles from hitting the
vessel supports.
Note: KM recommends the use
of a trim box for applications
which need to be “certified for
trade”.