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Installation of the Load Stand
®
II
Installation of the Load Stand
®
II
Vessel preparation
There are two aspects to successful use of Load Stands—
properly functioning Load Stands and appropriate vessel
support characteristics. Review the following list of error
sources, and make the recommended corrections before you
install Load Stands:
· An inadequate vessel foundation can allow excessive move-
ment. Ensure the foundation is concrete or steel. Refer to the
installation drawings (Figure 2 and figure 3) for details.
· Hidden load-bearing structures, such as discharge chutes
or plumbing supported by the floor, can reduce loads on
the vessel supports. Install flexible couplings to minimize
this problem.
· Cross-connecting structures, such as catwalks and mani-
folds, can transfer loads from adjacent vessels. Install slip
joint or flex couplings to minimize this problem.
· Shock loads can damage the Load Stand. Install protective
barriers or stops to prevent vehicles from hitting the vessel
supports.
· Extra holes in the vessel gusset or vessel base plate which
bolts to the Load Stand, replace the gusset/ plate with the
correct number of holes for bolting to the Load Stand.
Hardware
1. Anderson-Negele provides rubber washer assemblies
for the Load Stand
®
top mounting hole connections.
2. All other hardware to attach the Load Stand
®
to the ves-
sel and to the foundation is customer-supplied.
3.
Use specified hardware and bolt sizes.
4.
Use bolts with sufficient threaded length to accom
-
modate the thickness of the connecting parts and the
specified nuts and washers. The length of the bolts
should not be so long that they interfere with other
parts of the installation.
· Anderson-Negele recommends the placement of a base
plate beneath the Load Stand. Refer to the installation
drawings (Figure 2 and figure 3) for material thickness for
a load stand base.
· During installation, do not put the entire vessel load on
less than the correct number of Load Stands.
· If you need to raise the vessel or one vessel leg after instal-
lation: Loosen the bolts on all the Load Stands prior to
raising the vessel or leg to prevent overloading.
Caution
Remove power from the unit before installing, removing,
or making ajustments.
Caution
Using larger than specified sizes may overstress the Load
Stand
®
during installation, damaging the Load Stand
®
and
voiding the warranty.
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