4 Installation
4.2 Installing the MH-Series SIGMA-5 Positioner – Type I
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162068-1CD
162068-1CD
MH-SERIES
POSITIONER
4.2
Installing the MH-Series SIGMA-5 Positioner – Type I
4.2.1
Site Preparation
Mount each MH-Series SIGMA-5 Positioner system on a machine base or
a reinforced concrete factory floor suitable to withstand the static and
dynamic forces.
4.2.2
Unpacking
The headstock and optional tailstock are shipped on a shipping skid. To
unpack the equipment, proceed as follows:
1. Carefully remove protective plastic wrapping from equipment.
2. Inspect equipment for shipping damage.
3. Unbolt the equipment from the shipping skid (see
Fig. 4-10: Unbolting the Drive Assembly
4. Attach a lifting device to the eye bolts on top of the housing and lift the
equipment from the shipping skid.
5. Place the equipment in a position using the layout prints.
WARNING
See the specification tables for drive assembly weight. Make sure that
the lifing device is capable of handling the weight or injury to personnel
can result.
NOTE
Notify shipping contractor if there is any shipping damage.
NOTE
Make sure there is adequate room on all sides of the
positioner for parts fixtures.
SHIPPING SKID
SHIPPING BOLT
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