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Manual for Induction Motors and Generators
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Installation and Alignment
3BFP 000 050 R0101 REV E
3.4.7.2 Covers and enclosures
Complete the coupling installation by attaching both coupling halves to each other according to
the coupling manufacturer’s instruction.
NOTE: The coupling must be covered with a touch guard.
After the machine has been erected, aligned and its accessories are installed, check carefully
that no tools or foreign objects have been left inside of the enclosures. Clean also any dust or
debris.
Check that all sealing strips are intact when installing the covers.
Store the alignment and assembly accessories together with the transport locking devices for
future use.
***Following chapter for mounting type: Horizontal with steel foundation
3.5 Installation on steel foundation
3.5.1 Scope of delivery
The machine delivery does not normally include installation, shim plates or mounting bolts.
These are delivered according to special orders.
If new fixing holes need to be drilled, please contact ABB to ensure suitability.
3.5.2 Check of foundation
Before lifting the machine onto the foundation, the following checks should be made.
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Clean the foundation carefully
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The foundations shall be flat and plain parallel within 0.1 mm (4.0 mil) or better
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The foundation shall be free from external vibration.
3.5.3 Erection of machines
The machine is carefully lifted and placed onto the foundation.
3.5.4 Alignment
The alignment is made as described in
3.5.5 Final installation and inspection
3.5.5.1 Doweling of the machine feet
The machine has one dowel hole per foot at the D-end. Deepen the holes by drilling through to
the steel foundation. After that, the holes are tapered with a reaming tool. Suitable tapered pins
are fitted to the holes to ensure the exact alignment, and to allow easier reinstallation after any
possible removal of the machine.