Chapter 3: Installation
3-1 Uncrating the Equipment
Slide Gate/Auger Blenders are shipped mounted on a skid, enclosed in a plastic wrapper, and contained in a crate.
1.Remove crate from around blender.
2.Secure strap of proper lifting capacity to both lifting lugs (See Figure 20 below.).
Caution! Use approved safety straps or chains to lift the blender at the marked lifting points.
3.Lift blender until strap is taut.
4.Remove bolts attaching bottom of blender to shipping skid.
5.Lower blender slowly.
Figure 20: Blender Lifting Lugs (1 on each side)
3-2 Mechanical Installation
It is the intent of this section to familiarize the reader with the proper site requirements and installation procedures of the Slide Gate/Auger blending system. The information in this section is NOT meant to replace or supersede an established local or company implemented procedures. It is meant to enhance them.
The installation procedure should be used as a general guideline for the proper installation steps required to install the Slide Gate/Auger blending system.
1.Lift blender and position over machine throat or floor stand.
2.Set in position and secure by tightening four bolts.
3.Remove lifting strap.
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