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Installation, ships, oil-rigs, etc
Leave the machine on the transport pallet until it can be placed in the final,
prepared position.
Siting
Install the machine close to a deck drain or open drain. In order to make
installation and servicing the machine easier the following clearances are
recommended:
Floor
In this type of machine, the drum is attached directly to the frame. As a
result the deck under the machine must be stable enough to absorb the
dynamic forces generated during spin cycles.
The combination deck and foundation must be able to withstand the loads
indicated in the table.
Some marine installations have very thin decks. Special attention to be ta-
ken. Reinforcing deck plus increased size of foundation may be necessary.
Installation