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C.
INSPECT - Continued.
2.
INSPECT EXTENSION SCREED BASE.
a.
Turn extension screed base (82) upside down.
Support screed base with cribbing.
b.
Place straightedge diagonally between corners,
along bottom surface F. If any point on
surface F is not within 1/16 in. (1, 6 mm) of
the straightedge, replace warped extension
screed base.
c.
Visually inspect extension screed base (82) for
cracks, breaks, or holes. If cracks, breaks,
holes, other indications of damage are found,
replace screed base.
3.
INSPECT EXTENSION SCREED PLATE.
a.
Place extension screed plate (81), bottom up,
on a flat surface.
b.
Place
a
straightedge
diagonally
across
extension screed plate (81) along lines A-A
and B-B. If any surface deformity along line A-
A or B-B is greater than 0.060 in. (1,5 mm),
replace warped screed plate.
c.
Inspect bottom surface of extension screed
plate (81) the for cracks or holes. If cracks or
holes are seen, replace screed plate.
d.
Turn extension screed plate (81) over. Inspect
stud weldments for weld cracks. If weld
cracks are seen, replace screed plate.
e.
Inspect leading, trailing, and outer edges of
extension screed plate (81) for dents that
would affect the smoothness of the paving
mat. If dents or other flaws are found, replace
screed plate.
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