INSTALLATION
STEP 1 - PRE-ASSEMBLY
1.1
Check packing list to make sure correct quantity of parts is included.
1.2
Tools and materials (by others) typically needed to assemble crane are as follows:
• Mallet
• Torque
wrench
• Chalk line
• Tape measure
• Hand tools
• Ladders/man lifts
• Grout
• Clamps (large C)
• Spud wrench
• Leveling tools (transit, laser level, water level, etc.)
• Shop brush
• Lifting device to lift heavy runways, bridges, headers
• Steel shims
• Welder (if splices are welded)
• Large square
• 3/4” anchor bolts (by others, see 1.3 for guidelines in
determining
length)
1.3
Recommended guidelines for determining bolt size and type:
Anchor bolts must:
• be 3/4” in diameter.
• be grade 5 or better.
• be embedded
at least
4” into
floor, not to exceed 3/4 of floor
depth (
diagram 1A
).
• have
minimum
of two threads
above nut.
Note:
A minimum 6”-thick reinforced concrete floor is required.
Note:
Free Standing Patented Track Bridge Crane foundation requirements are based on
a minimum soil pressure of 2500# per square foot. Concrete should be a minimum of
3000# per square inch of compressive concrete. Columns should be centered on a two
foot by two foot square area that is free from cracks, seams and walls.
Note:
Grout is required to ensure the base plate has full contact support to the floor/
footing. Shimming/leveling nuts under the base plate are acceptable methods that would
aid leveling of the columns prior to setting the columns on the grout bed (shimming/
leveling nuts by others). Grout must be a non-shrink, high compressive machinery type
grout.
Note:
Chemical (epoxy) anchor bolts are recommended. Chemical anchors to withstand a
minimum of 4880# of pull our force.
TIP:
Packing list can be found in envelope attached to hardware box: General Arrangement
Drawing can be found inserted in this installation manual.
TIP:
Recommended guidelines to help you determine anchor bolt size are supplied below
(anchor bolts are not included).
Diagram 1A.
Typical anchor bolt embedment.
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