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GLOBAL
INDUSTRIES, INC.
M36 - M48 Bucket Elevator
10230004
2015-08-31
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Assembly
1
position the boot
Position the boot in its predetermined location.
The foundation must be dry and level. Keep
the boot free of standing water. It may be
necessary to use a sump pump if the boot is
located in a pit.
It is vital that the boot be
anchored so the boot top flanges are level.
This may require that the boot bottom be
shimmed or grouted. Shims need to be located
under each vertical boot stiffener. Securely
fasten the boot to the concrete with machinery
clips (or field fabricated plates) and
anchor
bolts (see
example a
).
2
install the inlet hopper(s)
Although inlet hoppers can be located on either
end we recommend they be installed on the
up leg side for free-flowing materials, such as
whole grains. For light fluffy materials a better
cup fill will result if the inlet hopper is mounted
on the down-leg side.
Do not cut the opening
for the down-leg inlet hopper lower than
shown
in
the table and example a
on
the
next page
. Doing so will reduce the elevator
capacity. Install the up-leg inlet by replacing the
upper panel with the inlet hopper.
WARNING!
It is vital - the elevator boot must be
anchored so the boot top flanges are level!
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Develop a layout plan for
the elevator, elevator accessories, and auxiliary
equipment. Throughout construction, build the
Bucket Elevator
in accordance with
the layout
drawings for your elevator system
. Make certain to
plan for any future additions to the system.
ANCHOR BOLT
(not supplied by
MFS/YORK/STORMOR)
CLIP
(not supplied by
MFS/YORK/STORMOR)
BOOT
BASE
a) Boot Base