South Bend Tools
For Machines Mfd. Since 11/21
Model SB1125
-17-
P R E P A R A T I O N
Anchoring to Concrete Floors
Note:
Be sure sling does not put pressure on
belt cover or belt cover can become damaged
from force of sling while lifting.
8.
Tighten all lock handles to keep moving
parts from shifting suddenly and
unbalancing machine.
9.
With another person to help to steady
machine, lift machine just enough to clear
pallet and any floor obstacles, then place
machine in its final position in its final
position on shop floor.
Anchoring machinery to the floor prevents tip-
ping or shifting and reduces vibration that may
occur during operation, resulting in a machine
that runs slightly quieter and feels more solid.
If the machine will be installed in a commercial or
workplace setting, or if it is permanently connect-
ed (hardwired) to the power supply, local codes
may require that it be anchored to the floor.
If not required by any local codes, fastening the
machine to the floor is an optional step. If you
choose not to do this with your machine, we rec-
ommend placing it on machine mounts, as these
provide an easy method for leveling and they have
vibration-absorbing pads.
Number of Mounting Holes .............................4
Diameter of Mounting Hardware ...............
5
⁄
16
"
Figure 14. Popular method for anchoring machinery to
Figure 14. Popular method for anchoring machinery to
a concrete floor.
a concrete floor.
Lag shield anchors with lag screws (see below)
are a popular way to anchor machinery to a
concrete floor, because the anchors sit flush with
the floor surface, making it easy to unbolt and
move the machine later, if needed. However,
anytime local codes apply, you MUST follow the
anchoring methodology specified by the code.
Machine Base
Concrete
Lag Screw
Lag Shield Anchor
Flat Washer
Drilled Hole