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John Bean VPI System II Operators Manual
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
1.7 DIMENSIONS OF THE MACHINE
Figure 4
- Actual Footprint Dimensions.
1.8 REQUIRED INSTALLATION AREA
Make sure that from the operating position the user can
see all of the machine and the surrounding area.
The operator should prevent non authorized persons and/
or objects from entering the area which may create po-
tential hazards.
The machine should be installed on a stable level floor.
Do not install the machine on a uneven floor.
If the balancer is to be installed on a raised floor, the
floor must have a capacity of at least 110lbs per sq ft.
(5000 N/m² - 500 kg/m²).
It is not required to secure the machine to the floor.
Install the machine in a dry, covered area.
The installation of the machine requires a working area
of at least 62” x 67” (1574 x 1702 mm) (Figure 5).
1.9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION! CAREFULLY REMOVE THE BALANCER
FROM THE PALLET.
Remove the hardware that secures the machine to
the pallet and slide the balancer onto the floor where
it is to be installed.
THE UNIT IS HEAVY AND THE WEIGHT IS NOT
EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
DO NOT LIFT THE BALANCER BY THE SHAFT.
DROPPING THE UNIT MAY CAUSE PERSONAL IN-
JURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
2.0 BALANCER INSTALLATION
Mounting the Shaft Adapter
IMPORTANT!
CHECK THAT THE SURFACES ARE PERFECTLY
CLEAN AND NOT DAMAGED. AN INCORRECT
MOUNTING MAY RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT IMBAL-
ANCE.
A.
Mount the threaded shaft onto the arbor of the bal-
ancer. Tighten firmly using supplied rod. (Figure 6).
Figure 6
Figure 5
- Recommended Work Area
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