Section 3 • Installation
Leveling and Grouting
The unit should be level in all directions. Wet the con-
crete pad according to the grout manufacturer's direc-
tions. Mix a sufficient amount of grout. The grout must
be an expanding grout rather than shrinking to provide
EL. TOP OF
GRADE
EXCAVATE TO FROST DEPTH AS REQ'D AND BACKFILL
WITH CLSM OR NON-FROST SUSCEPTIBLE FILL
Figure 3-3. Concrete Pad with Compressor Unit Dimensions - Front View
COMPRESSOR UNIT
FOUNDATION
VSS/VSM/VSH/VSSH • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual • Emerson • 35391SD
CLEARANCE FROM
OBSTRUCTIONS AND
ELECTRICAL CONTROLLER
EQUIPMENT
G.A.
# 6 @ 12"
EACH WAY
TOP & BOTTOM
CHAMFER EDGE
Figure 3-4. Interior Foundation Isolation
a tighter bond. Follow the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions for setting, precautions, mixing, and grout place-
ment, finishing and curing. The grout must be worked
under all areas of the feet with no bubbles or voids. If the
grout is settled with a slight outside slope, oil and water
can run off of the base. Once the grout has cured, torque
the anchor bolts as per HILTI instructions.
G.A.
G.A.
COMPRESSOR UNIT
CENTER LINE OF
GAS COMPRESSION
SYSTEM
ISOLATION JOINT,
1" MINIMUM
THICKNESS
CONCRETE
SLAB IN
BUILDING
6"
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