Pivoting Extension Boom
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8.5 Assembly (boom base pivot)
1.
Prepare the area where the swing boom will be installed making sure it is clear and free of
any obstacle.
2.
Install boom base at appropriate or specified height. It is suggested to use minimum grade
5 fasteners to support boom base on support structure. Boom base may also be welded to
support structure when permitted. The loading can be quite high, ensure the boom base is
copable of with standing the loud. It could be necessary to bolt two 1/4 m plates on either
side of a ciment block wall or column to secure the installation.
CAUTION: Boom base has
to be installed level (horizontally and vertically) to prevent "coasting" of horizontal steel
tube.
3 .
Once this boom base is secured to support structure, lift horizontal steel tube to pivot joint
boom base pivot support bracket. Remove friction disks and steel pins from boom base pivot
brackets.
4 .
Slide horizontal steel tube pivot sections into boom base pivot brackets.
5.
Insert (1) friction disk over and under each pivot section.
6 .
Using a spike, align holes of friction disks ready for steel pin insertion.
7.
Remove cotter pin from steel pin. Insert steel pin from the top of the boom base pivot support
bracket until completely through. Secure with cotter pin.
8.
Using the hose clamps supplied, fasten flexible hose from spiral pipe section to main exhaust
duct.
8.6 Assembly of optional equipment on swing boom.
8.6.1 MAXAIR fume arm
Refer to MAXAIR installation manual.
Note:
The following MAXIDROP and MAXIREEL installation
procedures should include a hanging cable with handle for lateral displacement of MAXIREACH
extension swing boom. A.Q.C. usually supplies cable and handle. Contact factory or representative
if piece is missing.
SUPPORT
STRUCTURE
LATERAL SUPPORT BEAM
