Kistler-Morse KM Load Stand II - Manual (Page 9)

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Iv. MECHaNICaL INSTaLLaTION
WarninG: reMove PoWer FroM the unit BeFore inStaLLinG, reMovinG, or MaKinG
aDJuStMentS.
veSSeL PreParation
There are two aspects to successful use of Load Stands — properly functioning Load Stands and appropriate
vessel support characteristics. Review the following list of error sources, and make the recommended
corrections before you install Load Stands:
• An inadequate vessel foundation can allow excessive movement. Ensure the foundation is concrete or
steel.
• Hidden load-bearing structures, such as discharge chutes or plumbing supported by the floor, can
reduce loads on the vessel supports. Install flexible couplings to minimize this problem.
• Cross-connecting structures, such as catwalks and manifolds, can transfer loads from adjacent vessels.
Install slip joint or flex couplings to minimize this problem.
• Shock loads can damage the Load Stand. Install protective barriers or stops to prevent vehicles from
hitting the vessel supports.
• Extra holes in the vessel gusset or vessel base plate which bolts to the Load Stand, replace the gusset/
plate with one with the correct number of holes for bolting to the Load Stand.
GeneraL reQuireMentS
When raising the vessel for Load Stand installation, use proper support to prevent the vessel from tipping or falling.
harDWare anD BoLtS
1. Kistler-Morse provides rubber washer assemblies for the Load Stand top mounting hole connections.
2. All other hardware to attach the Load Stand to the vessel and to the foundation is customer-supplied.
3. Use specified hardware and bolt sizes.
caution: uSinG LarGer than SPeciFieD SiZeS MaY overStreSS the LoaD StanD
DurinG inStaLLation, DaMaGinG the LoaD StanD anD voiDinG the WarrantY.
4. Use bolts with sufficient threaded length to accommodate the thickness of the connecting parts and the
specified nuts and washers. The length of the bolts should not be so long that they interfere with other
parts of the installation.
• Kistler-Morse recommends the placement of a base plate beneath the Load Stand. However, the
installation procedure and accompanying illustrations do not show a base plate.
• During installation, do not put the entire vessel load on less than the correct number of Load Stands.
• if you need to raise the vessel or one vessel leg after installation: Loosen the bolts on all the
Load Stands to prevent overloading.