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XYZ Machine Tools Ltd
XYZ Bed Mill Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List Manual
2.4
Lifting and/or Moving the Machine
CAUTION!
Depending on model, the SMX bed mill can weigh up to 3100 kg. Proper equipment of
sufficient capacity must be used when lifting or moving the machine. Only qualified
personnel should operate lifting equipment
Method 1 (see Figure 5):
1.
Move the table as far forward as possible.
2.
Insert 2 steel bars 50 mm dia. x 1300 mm long through both sides in the existing holes in the
machine base (front and back).
3.
Use 4 off, steel cables (with protective sleeving) min. 19 mm dia. or 4 off, 4-ton slings.
4.
Use cardboard pieces or other suitable protective sheets on both sides of the machine to prevent
scratching.
5.
Remove any fasteners holding the machine to a pallet.
6.
Lift the machine (the front of the machine should be lower than the back).
7.
Insert the screws for levelling pads in their place in the bed.
8.
Place the machine in its location (see floor plan and bed footprint drawing) carefully positioning
each levelling pad under each levelling screw.
9.
Remove the lifting cable or sling, the steel bar and all protective cardboard.
Figure 5 - Lifting the Machine* - Method 1
*Machine image for indication only
Method 2 (see Figure 6):
1.
Insert 2 steel bars 50 mm dia. x 1300 mm long through both sides in the existing holes in the
machine base (front and back).
2.
Position 4 (two each side) wood vee blocks under the steel bars and over a suitable lift truck.
