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Anchoring to Floor
Number of Mounting Holes ............................ 6
Diameter of Mounting Hardware .................
Anchoring machinery to the floor prevents tipping
or shifting and reduces vibration that may occur
during operation, resulting in a machine that runs
slightly quieter and feels more solid.
If the machine will be installed in a commercial or
workplace setting, or if it is permanently connect-
ed (hardwired) to the power supply, local codes
may require that it be anchored to the floor.
If not required by any local codes, fastening the
Anchoring to Concrete Floors
machine to the floor is an optional step. If you
Lag shield anchors with lag screws (see below)
choose not to do this with your machine, we rec-
are a popular way to anchor machinery to a con-
ommend placing it on machine mounts, as these
crete floor, because the anchors sit flush with the
provide an easy method for leveling and they have
floor surface, making it easy to unbolt and move
vibration-absorbing pads.
the machine later, if needed. However, anytime
local codes apply, you MUST follow the anchoring
methodology specified by the code.
Machine Base
Concrete
Figure 9. Popular method for anchoring
machinery to a concrete floor.
-14-
⁄
"
1
2
Lag Screw
Flat Washer
Lag Shield Anchor
Drilled Hole
Assembly
This machine and its
components
heavy. Get lifting help or
use power lifting equip-
ment such as a forklift to
move heavy items.
The machine must be fully assembled before it
can be operated. Before beginning the assembly
process, refer to Needed for Setup and gather
all listed items. To ensure the assembly process
goes smoothly, first clean any parts that are cov-
ered or coated in heavy-duty rust preventative (if
applicable).
To assemble machine:
Attach lower wheel storage bracket to left
1.
side of frame using (2) cap screws and
flat washers pre-installed on machine (see
Figure 10).
Note: Verify axle channels on storage brack-
et are facing up before installation.
Place lower wheels in storage bracket as
2.
desired (see Figure 10).
x 2
Lower Wheel
Storage Bracket
Axle Channels
Facing Up
Figure 10. Example of lower wheel storage
bracket installed.
Model G0973 (Mfd. Since 09/23)
are
very
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