Model g0717 (Mfg. since 9/10)
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Lifting & placing
the Model G0717 is a
heavy machine. serious
personal injury may occur
if safe moving methods
are not used. to be safe,
get assistance and use
power equipment to move
the shipping crate and
remove the machine from
the crate.
figure
9
. Machine mount example.
using Machine Mounts
using machine mounts, shown in
figure 9
, gives
the advantage of fast leveling and vibration reduc-
tion. the large size of the foot pads distributes
the weight of the machine to reduce strain on the
floor.
although not required, we recommend that you
mount your new machine to the floor. Because
this is an optional step and floor materials may
vary, floor mounting hardware is not included.
generally, you can either bolt your machine to
the floor or mount it on machine mounts. Both
options are described below. Whichever option
you choose, we recommend leveling your machine
with a precision level.
Bolting to Concrete floors
lag shield anchors with lag screw (
figure 8
) and
anchor studs (
figure 8
) are two popular meth-
ods for anchoring an object to a concrete floor.
We suggest you research the many options and
methods for mounting your machine and choose
the best that fits your specific application.
Mounting
NOTICE
we strongly recommend securing your
machine to the floor if it is hardwired to the
power source. Consult with your electrician
to ensure compliance with local codes.
NOTICE
anchor studs are stronger and more per-
manent alternatives to lag shield anchors;
however, they will stick out of the floor,
which may cause a tripping hazard if you
decide to move your machine.
figure
8
. typical fasteners for mounting to
concrete floors.
anchor studs
lag shield anchor
and lag screw
use a forklift rated for the machine weight to lift
the machine off the pallet and onto a suitable
location.