Preparing The Mating Faces; Lift The Machine To Where It Will Be Installed, And Position It; Preconditions For Correct Alignment And Secure Attachment - Siemens SIMOTICS DC 1GH5 Operating And Installation Instructions

5.1.4

Preparing the mating faces

Prepare the foundation faces dependent on the machine type:
● Mounting on a foundation
● Flange connection
● Wall mounting
5.2

Lift the machine to where it will be installed, and position it

5.2.1

Preconditions for correct alignment and secure attachment

Detailed specialist knowledge of the following measures is required in order to correctly align
and securely fit the equipment.
● Preparing the foundation
● Selecting and mounting the coupling
● Measuring the concentricity and axial eccentricity tolerances
● Positioning the machine
If you are not familiar with the prescribed measures and procedures, then you can make use
of the services offered by the local Service Center (Page 113).
SIMOTICS DC 1GH5
Operating Instructions 02/2016
– Ensure that the foundation faces are flat and free of contaminations.
– Check the dimensions of the mounting-foot holes.
– Clean the flange before installation. Ensure that the flange surfaces are flat and perfectly
clean.
– Check the geometry of the flange.
– Ensure that the wall faces are flat and free of contaminations.
– Check the dimensions of the mounting-foot holes.
– Support the machine from below, e.g. using a wall bracket or by bolting it.
Note
Wall mounting
Machines that are attached to the wall by their mounting feet because of their type of
construction must be supported from below by a wall strip, for example, or bolted.
5.2 Lift the machine to where it will be installed, and position it
Assembling
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