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Pit Kit Tube Repair

GENERAL PIT KIT TUBE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATION:

This specification applies to the following types of trench shields:
3M, 4L, 4M, 6M, 8M, T, E, N, K, and LD

SPECIFICATIONS

• All welding shall be performed according to the Structural Welding Code for Steel – AWS D1.1-90
• A certified welder shall perform all welding.
• 70,000 psi welding rod or wire shall be used to complete the welds.

PROCEDURE

1. Remove existing pit kit hardware if required. Contact factory if shield is damaged during this procedure.
2. Clean the area to be welded thoroughly with a wire brush or grinding wheel.
3. Locate pit kit tube in required position. Refer to Sunbelt manual for any and all pit kit locations for model of shield in repair.
4. Weld pit kit tube to the shield using a continuous 3/16″ fillet weld.