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Page 32 BB4500-BB5000 Operating Manual
The machine ships from CLIMAX with a heavy coating of LPS 3. The recom-
mended cleaner is LPS PreSolve Orange Degreaser. All parts must be cleaned
before use.
3.2 L
IFTING AND RIGGING
WARNING
Do not lift the BB4500-BB5000 boring machine when fully assembled,
as it can weigh up to 444 lbs (201 kg). To prevent serious injury to
yourself and others, always follow the operating procedures outlined in
this manual, your own company rules, and local regulations for heavy
lifting. Serious injury or fatalities can result from improper lifting
methods.
Falling or uncontrolled swinging of machinery can cause serious injury
or be fatal to the operator and bystanders.
3.3 M
ACHINE ASSEMBLY
A basic setup is described in the following sections, but individual applications
may require different setups based on, but not limited to, the following factors:
• The size of the bore
• The number of bores and bearings
• Distance between the bores
• Distance between the bearings
• Style of bearings (single arm, double arm, universal)
Contact CLIMAX for assistance with a custom application.
The BB4500-BB5000’s through-bar design allows for mounting the rotational
drive unit (RDU) and feed box anywhere along the bar. They do not need to be
mounted next to each other. This allows assembly of the BB4500-BB5000 in very
restricted spaces. Special setup cones are also available to make it easier to center
and stabilize the bar in the workpiece bore.
Exactly attaching and aligning the tack mounting plates is designed to be straight-
forward. The initial fixture mounting may be 5° or more out of alignment. CLI-
MAX’s spherical mounting system enables the BB4500-BB5000 to align perfectly
with the bore.
The BB4500-BB5000 also features four precision alignment screws for precisely
dialing into the center of an existing bore or into a bore that is not exactly true.
The BB4500-BB5000 modular design eliminates the problem of lifting heavy,
bulky, one-piece machines on the job site. The BB4500-BB5000 quickly assem-
bles and disassembles, one component at a time.