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Model G4179 (Mfd. Since 01/22)
To correctly position this power feeder on your
table top, completely assemble the power feeder
first, then refer to this section and mount your
base to the table using one of the two methods
below. The reason for this order is that with the
power feeder unit completely assembled, it will
be easier to locate where on the table top you will
need to drill your base mounting holes, so you can
take advantage of the full range of power feeder
swing and adjustments.
Through-Bolt Mounting
We recommend that you mount your new power
feeder to the machine table with through bolts,
nuts, and washers (see
Figure 10). This option
will give the most rigidity and clamping strength to
prevent the feeder base from twisting out of align-
ment during use. However, if under-table support
webs interfere with washer or nut locations under
the table, you must use an optional clamping kit,
or drill and thread holes directly into the table as
described in
Direct Mounting.
Direct Mounting
Use the included mounting template to drill and
tap your table, so the power feeder base can
be directly mounted to the table surface (see
Figure 11). If the table is thinner than
3
⁄
8
" thick
where the threaded holes would be drilled and
tapped, or if support webbing is in the way, the
threads may strip or loosen as the power feeder is
used. Thread locking compound will not cure this
situation. Revert to the
Through-Bolt Mounting
option. In any case, make sure to use a medium-
grade liquid thread locking compound on all
threads.
Figure 10. Through-bolt mounting.
Machine Table
Flat Washer
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Locking Hex Nut
Table
Support
Webbing
Bolt
Feeder
Base
Figure 11. Direct mounting.
Machine Table
Table
Support
Webbing
Bolt
Feeder
Base
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Apply Medium
Grade Thread
Locking Compound
to the Threads
Mounting Options
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