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XYZ Machine Tools Ltd
XYZ Bed Mill Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List Manual
3.
Lift the machine up (somewhat tilted towards the front) 100-150 mm from the ground and move
it to its floor plan position.
WARNING!
The lift truck must have sufficient lifting capacity (4 tons) and be equipped with suitably long
forks.
4.
Insert the 6 screws for the levelling pads in their place in the bed.
5.
Place the machine in its location (see floor plan bed/footprint) carefully positioning each levelling
pad under each levelling screw.
Figure 6 - Lifting the Machine* - Method 2
*Machine image for indication only
2.5
Releasing the Head Counterweight Supports
In order to move (raise or lower) the spindle head, it is first necessary to remove the retaining rod that
supports the counterweight located on the right side of the machine. The retaining rod supports the
counterweight during shipping to prevent damage to the counterweights chains and sprocket.
1.
Using an M8 Allen key, turn the Z-axis ball screw at the top of the column to slowly raise the
spindle head/ram. Remove the wood block that supports the spindle head/ram during shipment.
2.
Remove the (3) socket head cap screws that secure the counterweight retaining rod to the
column.
3.
Using an M14 Allen key, remove the bolt that secures the retaining rod to the counterweight.
4.
Lower the spindle head slowly until the chain between the head and the counterweight is tight.
5.
Lower the spindle head a little further until the retaining plug is loose. Remove retaining rod and
store for future use.
6.
Do not continue to move the spindle head until all ways have been cleaned.
CAUTION!
Do not remove the steel rods unless they are loose.
2.6
Cleaning
1.
Remove rust protective coating from the machine before moving any slideways (table, saddle,
ram, etc.).
2.
The coating is best removed with clean, dry rags. Do not use a cleaning solution that may
damage the rubber way scrapers, plastic parts, or paint.
