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Loading System MkII
Ballast
The Loading System MkII Base needs to be loaded with a
minimum 1500 kg of suitable ballast to keep it stable and meet
the requirements in the standard. The ballast can be applied in
three different ways, which are presented below. Further details
on how to perform the ballast loading procedures are described
in the Assembly chapter.
• Precast Kentledge
The Precast Kentledge is a 800 kg concrete block designed to fit
into the Loading System MkII Base. Using two units of the Precast
Kentledge is enough to achieve the weight requirement and provide
margin in case of wear of the blocks. These should be ordered as an
option as they are not included as a standard. It is recommended to
use these blocks due to its precise weight and safe positioning.
• Concrete box cast on site or gravel box
For this option, the Formwork Supports should be ordered, as they are
not included in Loading System MkII as standard. With the Formwork
Supports mounted, a plywood box inside the Loading System MkII
Base will make it possible to cast concrete into the box directly on
site. It is also possible to fill the plywood box with gravel.
• Other ballast option
In case none of the standard solutions noted above is used, it is
possible to use other ballast types. In this case it is the customer's
responsibility to ensure that the ballast:
• Has a weight no less than 1500kg,
• Is distributed centrally on the Bottom Frame of the Loading Sys-
tem MkII Base,
• Has no possibility of movement.
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