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Installation - Mounting (continued)
2
Drilling the mounting holes
WARNING:
This compressor is extremely top heavy. The
unit must be bolted to the fl oor with isolation pads before
operating to prevent equipment damage, injury, or death.
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Place the pre-drilled vibration pads under each air
compressor unit (A) foot to avoid unnecessary vibration
which could damage the air compressor unit (A).
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Using the mounting holes and the holes of the vibration
pads as a guide, drill holes into the concrete using a 3/8 in.
masonry bit. Holes drilled must be at least as deep as the
concrete wedge anchors being used.
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Inserting the mounting bolts
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Insert the mounting bolts into the drilled holes.
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Place a washer on each bolt. Thread a nut onto each bolt
until the top of the nuts and bolts are fl ush.
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Strike the bolt heads with a hammer until the nuts and
washers are sitting on top of the air compressor unit (A)
foot.
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Setting the mounting bolts
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Tighten the nuts using a ratchet with a 9/16 in. socket until
the anchors are set.
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Use the installation torque specifi cations of the bolt
(provided by the bolt manufacturer).
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Loosen the nuts to leave a 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) gap for stress
relief during the air compressor unit (A) operation.
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