Specifications

Document No. DER03022
Effective Date 23 Dec 08
Supersedes
23 Jan 08
Page 1 of 15
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DE-7200 CENTRIFUGE
GENERAL
This section describes the recommended installation procedure for the Derrick equipment defined
by the model number and drawing number associated with your equipment. The centrifuge is
shipped fully assembled, except for the rotating assembly. For safety during shipment, this
assembly is supported by rubber strips. It must be lowered onto the base and then its main
bearing pillow blocks secured to the base.
SAFETY
Read and understand ALL safety information presented in this manual before installing and
operating this equipment. Refer to Section 2 for a summary of Warnings addressing installation,
operation, and maintenance of this equipment.
Before beginning the installation, review the information presented in DER01422 in Equipment
Handling Procedures in Section 1. Pay particular attention to information concerning “lift points”
and the use of spreader bars before lifting or moving the equipment.
Failure to observe proper equipment handling procedures may result in serious personal injury or
death and/or damage to the equipment.
WARNING! TO ENSURE PROPER BALANCE AND ORIENTATION WHEN UNIT
IS RAISED AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS, ATTACH LIFTING
SLING ONLY AT DESIGNATED LIFT POINTS. DO NOT ATTEMPT LIFTING BY
ATTACHMENT TO ANY OTHER LOCATION.
WARNING! BE SURE THAT HANDLING DEVICES HAVE SUFFICIENT LIFTING
CAPACITY TO SAFELY HANDLE THE WEIGHT OF THE EQUIPMENT. LOWER
THE CENTRIFUGE GENTLY INTO PLACE, AS JARRING MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE.
WARNING! DO NOT REMOVE SHIPPING BRACKETS UNTIL CENTRIFUGE
HAS BEEN POSITIONED AT FINAL INSTALLATION SITE.