5.3
Installing the sole plate and can
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2
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5
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7
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Fig. 5: Mounting the sole plate
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Foundation bolt
2
Foundation
3
Levelling plate
4
Shim
5
Levelling screw
6
Bolts
7
Sole plate
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The foundation has been prepared in accordance with the general arrangement
drawing.
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The foundation holes have been drilled in accordance with the general
arrangement drawing.
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The sole plate (7) and the levelling plate (3) are supplied as a pre-assembly
connected with bolts (6).
1. Attach suitable hoisting tackle to the eyebolts of the sole plate (7), lift it up and
keep it at a suitable working height.
2. Insert the foundation bolts (1) into the holes of the sole plate (7). Fit shim, nut
and locknut and tighten them until the thread of the foundation bolts protrudes
by approximately 10 mm /0.394 inch.
3. Align the sole plate (7) with the foundation holes. Slowly lower the sole plate.
4. Undo the bolts (6).
5. Align the sole plate (7) horizontally by loosening and tightening the levelling
screws (5). The accuracy must be < 0.3 mm/m (0.0388 inch/foot).
Mounting the sole plate
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