Product Manual

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Refer to Bay Layout Figures about to ensure that the column is still in the
proper position before the anchor bolts are installed
 Prior to installing anchors, assemble the nut and washer onto anchors. A
minimum of six threads must be visible below the surface of the nut. Refer to
the figure below while reading through the following instructions.
 Using a ¾” concrete drill bit and rotary hammer drill, drill ¾” holes for the
anchor bolts on the power side column. Drill through the concrete floor. (In
case longer anchors are required, supplied anchors can be hammered
through concrete).
 Clean out the drilling dust from the holes and place anchor bolts into the
hole. Add the washers and nut to the so that the top of the anchor bolt and
top of the nut are flush with each other then hammer in the anchor bolts
until they make contact with the baseplate.
Hand tighten all anchor bolts.
 Check that the column is level front to rear and side to side. Adjust
shims as required.
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Torque all anchor bolts to
125 ft.
-
lbs.
continually checking that the
column is level as you proceed.
 USE ONLY A TORQUE WRENCH TO TIGHTEN THE ANCHOR BOLTS DO
NOT USE AN IMPACT GUN TO INSTALL OR TIGHTEN THE ANCHOR
BOLTS.
 If anchor bolts do not tighten to 125 ft.-lbs. OR project more than 2 ¼”
above the concrete surface due to floor slope, the concrete should be
replaced by an appropriate concrete pad. (Consult Product Manufacturer
Supplier for further details).
At this time the slave column should be raised into position and aligned with chalk
marks on the floor. DO NOT ANCHOR THE SLAVE COLUMN AT THIS TIME. Use
caution to not move the slave column as is may tip over.