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MN901

Assembly Instructions For GA16 and GA20 Pedestals

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MN901

Installation  

When you receive your unit, there are several things you should do immediately.

1.   Observe the condition of the shipping container and report any damage immediately to the commercial carrier 

that delivered the product.

2.   Verify that the part number you received is the same as the part number listed on your purchase order.

3.   Tools required − 9/16 in socket and drive, 3−in extension, and torque wrench.

4.   Parts Required −

Part Description (QTY)

GA16 Pedestal

GA20 Pedestal

Top Plate (1)

HA6069A01

G8BA1001A01

Pedestal (1)

G8BA5000A03

G8BA5000A01

Base Plate (1)

G6BA1001A01

G8BA1002A01

Screws (6)

3/8−16 x 1−1/4”

3/8−16 x 1−1/2”

Lock washers (6)

3/8”

3/8”

SAFETY NOTICE: 

WARNING

 statements describe conditions that may lead to personnel injury including potentially fatal injuries if the 

machine is not properly used and warnings are not properly followed.

Caution

 statements describe conditions that may lead to equipment damage.

WARNING:  

The GA16 pedestal weighs 61 lbs. the GA20 pedestal weighs 128 lbs. Use appropriate lift equipment or 

several people to move and assemble. Use proper lift procedures and avoid back strain. Heavy objects can 

cause serious strain and crushing of fingers or other body parts. Be careful, never place fingers or other 

body parts under heavy items and avoid injury.

Assembly  

Refer to Figure 1 during assembly.

1.   Remove parts from carton.

2.   Place a lock washer on each screw.

3.   Place pedestal in vertical position on a flat, level surface 

(floor) so that the pedestal is stable and the labels may be 

read correctly (Figure 1).

4.   Place the top plate on top of the pedestal, and align the  

3 screw holes in the top plate with the 3 tapped holes in the 

pedestal.

5.   Secure the top plate to the pedestal using 3 screws and 

lock washers supplied. Tighten the screws to  

19.1 to 23.3 lb−ft using torque wrench.

6.   Rotate the pedestal/top plate assembly upside down. Be 

sure the assembly is stable and that it will not tip over.

7.   Place the Base Plate on the pedestal, and align the 3 screw 

holes in the Base Plate with the 3 tapped holes in the 

pedestal.

8.   Attach the Base Plate to the pedestal using 3 screws and 

lock washers supplied. Tighten the screws to  

19.1 to 23.3 lb−ft using torque wrench. 

9.   Rotate the pedestal assembly to it’s normal position so that 

the Base Plate is down.

10.  Secure the pedestal Base Plate to the floor (hardware not 

provided) before mounting the grinder or buffer to the 

pedestal.

11.  Secure the grinder or buffer to the pedestal, refer to manual 

for the grinder or buffer.

Figure 1  Pedestal Components

Pedestal

Top Plate

Base Plate

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