3.
Make corrections as outlined previously.
4.
Recheck both vertical and horizontal readings to ensure adjustment of one did not disturb the
other. Correct as necessary.
NOTICE:
With experience, the installer will understand the interaction between angular and parallel and
will make corrections appropriately.
Table 3: Alignment troubleshooting
Alignment troubleshooting
Problem
Probable Cause
Remedy
Cannot obtain horizontal (Side-to-
Side) alignment, angular or parallel
Driver feet bolt bound.
Loosen mixer hold down bolts and slide
mixer and driver until horizontal alignment is
achieved.
Baseplate not leveled properly,
probably twisted.
Determine which corner(s) of the baseplate
are high or low and remove or add shims at
the appropriate corner(s) and realign.
Cannot obtain vertical (Top-to-Bot-
tom) alignment, angular or parallel
Baseplate not leveled properly,
probably bowed.
Determine if center of baseplate should be
raised or lowered and correct by evenly
adding or removing shims at the center of
the baseplate.
3.6 Grout baseplate
1.
Clean areas of baseplate that will contact grout. Do not use oil-based cleaners because grout will
not bond to it. Refer to grout manufacturer's instructions.
2.
Build dam around foundation. Thoroughly wet foundation:
Figure 16:
3.
Pour grout through grout hole in baseplate, up to level of dam. Remove air bubbles from grout as it
is poured by puddling, using a vibrator, or pumping the grout into place. Non-shrink grout is recom-
mended.
4.
Allow grout to set.
5.
Fill remainder of baseplate with grout. Remove air as before:
3.6 Grout baseplate
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