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PNEG-2116
Bucket Elevator
4. Installation
IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read safety information from
before beginning installation
and start-up.
Receiving Inspection
1. Carefully inspect the shipment for damage as soon as it is received. Verify that the quantity of parts
or packages actually received corresponds to the quantity shown on the packing slip. One or more
cartons containing the fasteners required for assembly are included with the shipment. Report any
damage or shortage to the delivering carrier as soon as possible.
2. InterSystems responsibility for damage to the equipment ended with acceptance by the delivering
carrier. Refer to the bill of lading for more detailed information.
3. Save all paperwork and documentation furnished with any of the elevator components.
Pre-Installation Preparation
1. The MOST IMPORTANT preparations are retaining a licensed engineer to plan the installation and
a qualified millwright or contractor to erect the elevator and the accompanying equipment and
structures. Before starting the bucket elevator installation, review this manual, the certified
drawing(s) furnished with the equipment, and other applicable documents, including but not limited
to, O.S.H.A. Regulations and the National Electrical Code. You should also obtain a copy of
“Guidelines for Supporting Outside Elevator Legs”, Bulletin No. F-646-75, available from Mill Mutual
Fire Prevention Bureau, North Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, as it is referenced throughout
the manual.
2. InterSystems is the vendor of the bucket elevator and certain of its optional accessories only, and
does not assume responsibility for the installation.
3. InterSystems Bucket Elevators are designed to be vertically self-supporting when erected. The
elevator does require guying and/or bracing from another structure for horizontal support. The
elevator has not been designed to support other equipment such as cleaners, distributors, spouting,
etc. Separate structures must be provided for any accessory equipment.
Elevator Foundation
Refer to Mill Mutual Publication No F-646-75
.
Additionally, in the process of leveling the boot,
InterSystems recommends that the installer plan on shimming the boot around its perimeter and grouting
the base plate after the hold down fasteners are in place and tightened.
