AEC Colortronic MSH Series 2039 - Manual (Page 13)

C Series Granulators Installation 13 of 53
Chapter 3: Installation
3-1 Uncrating the Equipment
As shipped, the granulator, motor assembly, motor drive assembly, and hopper are securely
bolted onto separate skids and covered with a wooden crate. The electrical cabinet, an
optional item, is similarly packaged when ordered. Refer to the Appendix for detailed
dimensional data and pertinent weights.
Prepare in advance the site you have selected for installation of the granulator. Be certain
that the area to be occupied by the machine is clean, level, and free of obstructions. The
machine should be set on a concrete floor, and care must be taken when moving the machine
across a hollow timber floor, so that the granulator’s weight does not cause damage. The site
you have selected must have a floor rating to adequately support the weight of the machine. If
necessary, use steel shims to level the machine.
We recommend that the machine be lagged to the floor using the through-holes provided in
the base plate. Vibration isolation pads may be mounted between the base plate and the
flooring.
Locate the machine so that access is given to electrical components, screen, and hopper.
Maintenance personnel should have unobstructed access to the units on which they will be
working.
To avoid squeezing people working near a machine, there should be adequate clearance
maintained between machines, walls, or partitions. Hinged doors and covers should have full
swing. Restrictions may force work in cramped quarters. An off-balance operator with an
awkward reach into a partially obscured area is unsafe.
If inspection after shipment has revealed no shipping damage, unpack the unit by removing
all hold-downs, tie-downs, bolts, nuts, etc. Remove the envelope with the electrical
schematics and instruction manual from the base evacuation area.
You can now have the machine lifted from the skid. To lift and move the granulator safely
and correctly, cover any sharp corners or edges, and use the type of equipment that has the
most appropriate features and capacity. Use the designated lifting points, and do NOT lift the
machine by the hopper handles or guards.