Mounting To Shop Floor - Grizzly G9901 Owner's Manual

Mounting to Shop
Floor
Although not required, we recommend that you
mount your new machine to the floor. Because
this is an optional step and floor materials may
vary, floor mounting hardware is not included.
Using machine mounts is also an option. Both
options are described below. Whichever option
you choose, it is necessary to level your machine
with a precision level.
Bolting to Concrete Floors
Lag shield anchors with lag bolts, and anchor
studs (see Figure 14) are two popular methods
for anchoring an object to a concrete floor. We
suggest you research the many options and meth-
ods for mounting your machine and choose the
best that fits your specific application.
Lag Anchor & Bolt
Anchor Stud
Figure 14. Typical fasteners for mounting to
concrete floors.
NOTICE
When using mounting bolts, use shims
between the mill base and the floor to fill the
gaps. Otherwise, the cast iron base could
become warped and crack when tightening
the mounting fasteners.
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Using Machine Mounts
Using machine mounts, shown in Figure 15, gives
the advantage of fast leveling and vibration reduc-
tion. The large size of the foot pads distributes
the weight of the machine to reduce strain on the
floor.
Figure 15. Machine mount example.
NOTICE
We strongly recommend securing your
machine to the floor if it is hardwired to the
power source. Consult with your electrician
to ensure compliance with local codes.
Model G9901/G9902/G9903 Milling Machine