BendPak PL-14000, Installation And Operation Manual

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STEP 3
(Closeout Side Post Installation)
1. Place a chalk lines on the floor according to the floor
plan layout. Be sure to take correct “Rear” clearance spacing
into consideration for the Hydraulic Power Unit. (See Fig 3.1)
2. Locate the Front and Rear Closeout Posts. Using a forklift
or crane lay them next to each other on the floor oriented so
that the base plates are on the same side and the Crosstube
Clevises are oriented inward. (See Fig 3.2)
NOTE: If sheaves were factory installed, it will be helpful to
remove the Cable Sheaves from each post prior to raising.
3. Using a forklift or crane, lift the Rear Closeout Post up-
right and place it into position on the “Rear - Closeout Side”
using the chalk lines that were marked earlier in this step.
DO NOT remove forklift or crane once post is upright. (See
Fig 3.3)
4. Using the baseplate as a guide, drill each anchor hole in
the concrete approximately 7” deep using a rotary hammer
drill and 3/4” concrete drill-bit. (See Fig 3.4)
5. After drilling the anchor holes, remove the dust thor-
oughly from each hole using compressed air and/or wire
brush.
6. Assemble the washers and nuts on the anchors then
tap into each hole with a hammer until the washer rests
against the base. Be sure that enough threads are left
exposed, if shimming is required. (See Fig. 3.5)
7. If shimming is required, insert the shims as necessary
around each anchor bolt. (See Fig. 3.6)
WARNING!
THIS STEP REQUIRES LIFTING OF VERY HEAVY
COMPONENTS. BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT
LIFTING TOOLS SUCH AS FORKLIFTS OR CRANES
TO POSITION COMPONENTS. PAY ATTENTION TO
COMPONENTS POSITION ONCE COMPONENTS
ARE LIFTED. ONCE LIFTED, COMPONENTS
ARE FALLING HAZARDS. FAILURE TO USE THE
CORRECT LIFTING TOOLS OR TO PAY ATTENTION
DURING LIFTING MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH. A MINIMUM OF A TWO PERSON
INSTALLATION TEAM IS RECOMMENDED FOR SAFE
LIFTING PRACTICES.
Fig 3.1
“Approach” “Closeout
Side”
“Power Side”
“Rear”
Fig 3.3
Fig 3.4
Fig 3.5
Fig 3.2
Crosstube
Clevises
NOTE: Base
Plates are oriented
in same direction.