B&C Technologies SP Series Commercial - Manual (Page 23)

For a successful installation, a smooth level surface, so that the entire base of the machine is sup-
ported and rests on the mounting surface, is absolutely requried.
Note: Do not support the machine on only four points.
Note: Freestanding washer-extractors do not require anchoring bolts unless specified by state
or local codes. However it is always recommended that the machines be anchored.
Special care must be taken when machines are installed on an upper floor. Make sure that the floors
are designed to carry the static and dynamic loads of the machines. Further vibrations should be
taken into consideration so that the machine does not create vibrations in the building. Static and
dynamic loads on the floor or foundation are shown in the figure 4.1 on page 19. This table can
be used as reference when designing floors and foundations. See the figures beginning on page
20 for mounting bolt layout measurement and pattern.
Table 4.1: Floor Load Data
Static floor load Static pressure Dynamic floor load Dynamic pressure Dynamic Frequency
kN lbs kN/m2 lbs-ft2 kN lbs kN/m2 lbs-ft2 Hz
SP-45 7.28 1635 7.21 150 2.8 631 2.8 58 16
SP-50 7.64 1718 7.17 150 3.1 701 2.9 61 16
SP-65 8.41 1890 6.8 142 4 909 3.3 68 14.8
SP-75 8.9 2001 6.8 142 4.7 1048 3.6 74 14.8
SP-110 13.34 2999 7.95 166 6.9 1542 4.1 85 13.6
SP-135 14.88 3344 7.15 149 8.4 1893 4 85 12.8
SP-165 22.64 5089 8.5 178 9.4 2116 3.5 74 12.1
SP-195 24.53 5514 8.59 179 11.1 2505 3.9 81 11.7
4.4.1 Mounting Bolt Installation
All SP Machines use 1/2-13 bolts. Embed the bolts in 3500 psi reinforced concrete with a minimum
of 4”’ thickness. The threaded end of the bolt should extend 2 inches from the surface of the floor.
Grouting is recommended, but not required.
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