Bend-Pak EXCEL Series Installation And Operation Manual page 7

STEP FOUR
( Installing The POWERSIDE Column )
1. Before proceeding,
measurements and make certain that the bases
of each column are square and aligned with the
chalk line.
2. Using the baseplate on the POWERSIDE column
as a guide, drill each anchor hole in the concrete
approximately (4-1/2" deep / 9K models & 6-1/2" deep
/ 12K models ) using a rotary hammer drill and 3/4"
concrete dril. To assure full holding power, do not
ream the hole or allow drill to wobble. ( See Fig. 1 )
Fig. 1
5. After drilling, remove dust thoroughly from
each hole using compressed air and/or wire
brush. Make certain that the column remains
aligned with the chalk line during this process.
6. Assemble the washers and nuts on the
anchors then tap into each hole with a hammer
until the washer rests against the baseplate. Be
sure that if shimming is required that enough
threads are left exposed. ( See Fig. 2 )
Fig. 2
7. If shimming is required, insert the shims as
necessary under the baseplate so that when the
anchor bolts are tightened, the columns will be
plumb. ( See Fig. 3 )
double check
Fig. 3
8. With the shims and anchor bolts in place,
tighten by securing the nut to the base then
turning 2 -3 full turns clockwise. DO NOT use an
impact wrench for this procedure. ( See Fig. 4 )
Fig. 4
STEP FIVE
( Mounting The OFFSIDE column. )
1. Position the OFFSIDE column at the
designated chalk locations and secure to the floor
following the same procedures as outlined in
STEP FIVE.
To ease installation of the top beam on
CLEARFLOOR models, it helps to keep the
anchor bolts loose on one of the columns until
the top beam is mounted.
NOTE: