Page 2 - Limited Warranty
2 Limited Warranty For product failures due to material or manufacturing defects, Air-Weigh will replace or repair all air suspension components for up to 3 years from shipment date to the end-user Air-Weigh customer. These three-year components include: Displays, ComLinks, Air Sensors, Power Cables...
Page 3 - Procedure for Warranty Claims
3 Procedure for Warranty Claims 1. In the event Air-Weigh requests to examine product prior to disposition, OR for repairs or replacements, Air-Weigh requires a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number to be issued before the item is returned. Contact Customer Support Department at (888) 459-3247 ...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
4 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 5 Parts & Bill of Materials Referenced In This Guide . 6 TOOLS REQUIRED ................................................... 7 SENSOR INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ...................... 8 GLUE INSTALLATION OVERVIE...
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION
5 INTRODUCTION The Air-Weigh Steer Axle Deflection Sensor is a major component of several Air-Weigh Tractor/Truck Scale kits. Properly installed, it allows the user to determine the weight on a spring-ride steer axle. For the most accurate weighing, follow the installation procedures in this guide e...
Page 6 - Parts & Bill of Materials Referenced In This Guide; Teromix-6700 may be used as an alternative to the 3M
6 Parts & Bill of Materials Referenced In This Guide Part Number Description Qty 010-0069-00X SENSOR INSTALLATION KIT 1 010-9093-00X DEFLECTION SENSOR, INTERNAL AMPLIFIER, METRIPACK 150, FEMALE, 12" 1 Bill of Materials for Sensor Installation Kit 010-0069-00X Part Number Description Qty 010-...
Page 7 - OPTIONAL; customer provided
7 TOOLS REQUIRED (customer provided) Sander with 40-grit medium Chalk or permanent marker Flat blade screwdriver 9/16” wrench Torque wrench, 20-80 ft-lb range 9/16” socket Epoxy paint Caulk gun OPTIONAL 50 ml Manual Dispenser, Loctite PN 98472 LB-10985 – customer provided Deflection Sensor Test Devi...
Page 8 - SENSOR INSTALLATION OVERVIEW; Welded Install
8 SENSOR INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Welded Install Note: Welding is the preferred method of installing the deflection sensor brackets. The following instructions are applicable to all steer deflection sensor installs where the sensor brackets will be welded to the steer axle. The balance of the install s...
Page 10 - GLUE INSTALLATION OVERVIEW DRAWINGS
10 Glue Install – alternative to welding Mark the center of the axle and prepare it for glue. Apply glue to the bottom of the bracket assembly. Mount bracket assembly on the axle with band clamps. Tighten the band clamps and let the glue cure. Apply epoxy paint to glue and axle seam, let dry. Mount ...
Page 11 - SENSOR INSTALLATION OVERVIEW DRAWINGS; Sensor assembly instructions are the same for
11 SENSOR INSTALLATION OVERVIEW DRAWINGS Note: Sensor assembly instructions are the same for welded or glued bracket installation (the following diagrams show glued brackets).
Page 14 - Prior to bracket installation, peel off the coating; Mark the center of the; You must clean the axle with alcohol before you
14 BRACKET AND SENSOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1 Note: Prior to bracket installation, peel off the coating from the bottom of the bracket assembly (PN 111-0001-00X). 1. Axle and bracket preparation. Mark the center of the steer axle (Figure 1). 2. Mark the top of the axle at 2 3/8 inches on ...
Page 16 - Figure 4; Leave the foam strip; The working time of the glue at; See Appendix A page 30 if using Teromix-6700
16 Figure 4 5. Clean the underside of the bracket assembly (111-0001-000) with (1) of the supplied alcohol pads (Figure 4). Ensure that the bracket assembly bolts are only loosely fastened to the nuts, so that the alignment tool (110-0073-000) has a slight amount of free play. Leave the foam strip o...
Page 18 - Figure 7; Mounting the brackets on the axle.; Place the bracket
18 Figure 7 10. Mounting the brackets on the axle. Place the bracket assembly in the center of the axle (Figure 7). Make sure the center mark on the alignment tool lines up with the center mark on the axle. Figure 8 11. Run a band clamp (139-0011-000) through the slot in the bottom of each bracket (...
Page 19 - Hours
19 12. The band clamps should be very tight. If necessary, to make the bracket assembly parallel to the axle length, loosen the band clamps and readjust the bracket assembly. Then retighten the band clamp. 13. Remove the filament tape (350-0041-000) from the top of the bracket assembly and discard. ...
Page 21 - Driver side cable run.; Insert one of the bolts with; TOP; label on it, from the front of the vehicle to the rear.
21 23. Mount the sensor in the channels. Align the sensor with the bracket holes (Figure 10, previous page). 24. Place a 3/8" ID flat washer (133-0009-000) on one of the 3/8" x 2 1/4" bolts (131-0037-001) saved in Step 16. Figure 11-A Driver Side Cable Run Note: See 26-P, page 23, for pa...
Page 23 - Passenger side cable run.; Insert one of the bolts; label on it, from the front of the vehicle to
23 Note: See 25-D, page 21, for driver side cable run. Figure 12-A 26-P. Passenger side cable run. Insert one of the bolts with washer through the bracket hole on the sensor end without the TOP label on it, from the front of the vehicle to the rear. (Figure 12-A) Figure 12-B
Page 24 - When tightening the sensor mounting bolts, you; Torque will be increased in Step 30.; Use torque wrench on the nut, not on; Torque will be increased in Step 31.; Use torque wrench on the nut, not on the; Check A/D readings at this time using the
24 Place a 3/8” ID flat washer on the second bolt. Slide the second bolt through the bracket holes from the front of the vehicle to the rear. Place a washer, then connector assembly bracket tab (110-0080-000), on bolt. Ensure the tongue and tab extends around the sensor end. (Figure 12-B, previous p...
Page 25 - If the reading is below 750; , or there is no reading at all; If using the Deflection Sensor Test Device:; Before
25 NOTE: A/D refers to the analog-to-digital conversion of the sensor reading. If the reading is below 750 , or there is no reading at all follow these steps to exert a pre-load on the sensor: a. Loosen the nut on the non-cable end of the sensor. b. Insert a wedge (i.e. a flat-blade screwdriver) und...
Page 26 - Assembling the connectors.; Connect the sensor
26 Figure 13 32. Assembling the connectors. Connect the sensor connector to the 15' sensor extension cable (014-1500-028) to form a connector assembly (Figure 13). Figure 14 33. Mount the connector assembly on the connector assembly bracket tab by inserting the tab in the grooves on the sensor exten...
Page 27 - Deflection Sensor Test Device - PN 1000
27 34. Route the sensor extension cable across the axle, along the frame, and through the cab firewall. NOTE: Be sure to leave enough slack in the cable between the axle and frame to allow for axle movement. 35. When the AW5801 Truck Scale ComLink is mounted, connect the sensor extension cable to th...
Page 28 - Check A/D readings, if they are below 750 repeat; Following sensor installation, do not calibrate until; Very loosely install band clamps
28 extension cable. As in Step 34, route the sensor extension cable across the axle, along the frame, and through the cab firewall to the mounted AW5801 Truck Scale Comlink. Connect the sensor connector to the 15' sensor extension cable (014-1500-028) to form a connector assembly. NOTE: Check A/D re...
Page 32 - Deflection Sensor Specifications
32 Deflection Sensor Specifications Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 85 Degrees C Compensated Operating Temperature Range: -10 to 40 Degrees C Storage Temperature Range: -40 to 85 Degrees C Rated capacity: *40,000 lbs Full Scale Input: 5 VDC +/- 10% Output: 4.5 VDC +/- 5 % @ Rated Capacity Output...