Model SB1019 | P R E P A R A T I O N | For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 |
Lifting & Moving
This machine and its parts are heavy! Serious personal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not used. To reduce the risk of a lifting or dropping injury, ask others for help and use power equipment.
Unbolt the machine from its pallet, then insert two round steel bars through the lifting holes in the machine base. Attach lifting straps with hooks to the bars, as shown in Figure 6. Lift the machine just high enough to clear the pallet, then move it to its final location. Have an assistant stabilize the machine while moving.
Figure 6. Lifting locations.
Leveling & Mounting
Generally, you can either bolt your machine to the floor or mount it on machine mounts. Although not required, we recommend that you secure the machine to the floor and level it while doing so. Because this is an optional step and floor materials may vary, hardware for securing the machine to the floor is not included.
We strongly recommend securing your machine to the floor if it is hardwired to the power source. Consult with your electrician to ensure compliance with local codes.
Leveling
Leveling machinery helps precision components, such as bed ways, remain straight and flat during the lifespan of the machine. Components on an unleveled machine may slowly twist due to the dynamic loads placed on the machine during operation.
For best results, use a precision level that is at least 12" long and sensitive enough to show a distinct movement when a 0.003" shim (approximately the thickness of one sheet of standard newspaper) is placed under one end of the level.
See the figure below for an example of a high precision level.