FAQ

Do I need to replace the entire side bearing if the welds are broken?
No, if the all other parts (housing, top cap, pad, gap between housing and cap) are in good condition, replace the wedges and re-weld.

Does Miner sell just Wedges?
Yes. Small wedge W11513, Long wedge W11548

Is the side bearing rejected if only one wedge is broken?
Yes

How flat does the pocket floor need to be for housing installation?
The pocket floor should be as flat and as clean as possible with no obstructions (weld spatter, bumps, etc).

Where do I take the set-up height measurement if the housing is not level with wear plate?
Measure both the high and low ends of the housing and take the average of the two measurements.

Do I need to use the wedges provided?
Yes

What do I do when I can't remove enough wear plate shims to achieve 5/8 in. set-up?
Refer to Rule 47 in the AAR Field Manual for rules pertaining to shimming the center bowl.

How long do I need to wait before recording pad free height?
You should wait 1 minute after removing the pad to measure the free height.

Is the pad rejected if it's leaning or bent over to one side but meets the acceptable free height?
If the pad is not melted or split and meets the acceptable free height there is no need for it to be replaced.

If a properly installed LTLP in a large pocket still has life left during inspection, should it be replaced with a new LTLP-B?
If the LTLP is still good based on Rule 62 then it is ok to keep, as long as the mate on the other side of the truck is the same.

If a first generation LTLP still has life left during inspection, should it be replaced?
Yes. Miner recommends replacing it with our current model.

How much outboard wear is acceptable on housing and top cap?
No more than 1/8 in.


FAQ

Do I need to replace the entire side bearing if the welds are broken?
No, if the all other parts (housing, top cap, pad, gap between housing and cap) are in good condition, replace the wedges and re-weld.

Does Miner sell just Wedges?
Yes. Small wedge W11513, Long wedge W11548

Is the side bearing rejected if only one wedge is broken?
Yes

How flat does the pocket floor need to be for housing installation?
The pocket floor should be as flat and as clean as possible with no obstructions (weld spatter, bumps, etc).

Where do I take the set-up height measurement if the housing is not level with wear plate?
Measure both the high and low ends of the housing and take the average of the two measurements.

Do I need to use the wedges provided?
Yes

What do I do when I can't remove enough wear plate shims to achieve 5/8 in. set-up?
Refer to Rule 47 in the AAR Field Manual for rules pertaining to shimming the center bowl.

How long do I need to wait before recording pad free height?
You should wait 1 minute after removing the pad to measure the free height.

Is the pad rejected if it's leaning or bent over to one side but meets the acceptable free height?
If the pad is not melted or split and meets the acceptable free height there is no need for it to be replaced.

If a properly installed LTLP in a large pocket still has life left during inspection, should it be replaced with a new LTLP-B?
If the LTLP is still good based on Rule 62 then it is ok to keep, as long as the mate on the other side of the truck is the same.

If a first generation LTLP still has life left during inspection, should it be replaced?
Yes. Miner recommends replacing it with our current model.

How much outboard wear is acceptable on housing and top cap?
No more than 1/8 in.