Installation Troubleshooting; Leveler Will Not Fit Properly In Pit - Kelley HK User Manual

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The following procedures apply after the leveler is level in
the pit.
ProbLeM

1) Leveler will not fit properly in pit.

Fig. 21
Shim and weld flush
Equal
gap
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a) Pit is out of square with the sides.
b) One side and rear angle is out of
square.
c) Pit floor irregular in rear.
d) Pit is too deep.
Fig. 22
a1) Align the sides parallel and equally
b) Align the leveler with the two square
c) If large deformations exist in the
d) Weld 4" x 4" shims to the bottom of
1/2" max.
soLUTion
spaced with the rear frame angle
touching the rear curb angle in one
place. Fill the gap between the rear
curb angle and rear frame angle using
shims in weld noted in Fig. 10. See
Fig 20.
edges. The gap on the sides should
be even in the most narrow section
(1/2" Max. per side). See Fig. 22.
concrete work, attempt to flatten
out the rough surface using a chisel
or grinder to take out the large
obstructions. The rear leveling legs
can be installed on out of plane
surfaces up to 1/8" at each leg. See
Fig. 23.
the adjustable legs as shown in Fig 4.
Fig. 23
allowable step
no greater than
1" x 3" in size
6"
contact
zone
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1/8" max