B&C Technologies SA Series Industrial - Manual (Page 14)

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
3-2
Thoroughness of details must be stressed with all foundation work to insure a stable unit
installation, eliminating possibilities of excessive vibrations during extraction.
The machine must be anchored to a smooth level surface so that the entire base of the
machine is supported and rest on the mounting surface.
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
table below. This table can be used as reference when designing floors and foundations. See figure
for mounting bolt layout measurement and pattern.
Ensure that the machine is installed on a level floor of sufficient strength and
that the recommended clearances for inspection and maintenance are provided.
Never allow the inspection and maintenance space to be blocked.
Table.3-2 Machine Foundation
Static floor
load
Static
pressure
Dynamic floor
load
Max
dynamic load
Dynamic
pressure Machine
kN lbs kN/m
2
lbs - ft
2
kN lbs kN lbs kN/m
2
lbs - ft
2
SA 475
67 15,000 11.3 234 1,253 - - - 3.2 66.7
B. MACHINE FOUNDATION