Lifting & moving, Anchoring to floor – Grizzly G0709 User Manual

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Model G0709 (Mfg. Since 5/11)

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Lifting & Moving

you must use power lifting equipment and

assistance to lift and move this machine.

Inspect all lifting equipment to make sure

it is in working order and rated for the load

before attempting to lift. Ignoring this warn-

ing may lead to serious personal injury or

death.

this lathe has a hole built into each end of the
stand (see

figure 8) that is designed to accept

a sturdy 1" diameter lifting bar. each bar must
extend far enough from the stand so that chains
or lifting straps can be looped or connected to all
four corners and the lathe can be lifted.

figure 8. lifting holes.

lifting holes

Anchoring the machine to the floor prevents it
from tipping or shifting and reduces any vibration
that may occur during operation, resulting in a
machine 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
machine to the floor is an optional step. if you
choose not to do this with your machine, we rec-
ommend placing it on machine mounts, as these
provide an easy method for leveling and they have
vibration-absorbing pads.

Anchoring to floor

lag shield anchors with lag screws (see below)
are a popular way to anchor machinery to a con-
crete floor, because the anchors sit flush with the
floor surface, making it easy to unbolt and move
the machine later, if needed. however, anytime
local codes apply, you Must follow the anchoring
methodology specified by the code.

Machine Base

Concrete

Lag Screw

Lag Shield Anchor

Flat Washer

Drilled Hole

figure 9. popular method for anchoring

machinery to a concrete floor.

Anchoring to concrete floors

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