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3.2 Requirements Before Installation
Before the installer can uncrate and move the
appliance to the installation location, the fol-
lowing conditions MUST be met:
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INSTALLATION AREA REQUIREMENTS
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The area MUST be frost-free. Freez-
ing temperatures (32°F/0°C or lower)
inhibit proper operation and can dam-
age internal components.
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The area MUST have a firm floor sur-
face. It is possible to compensate for
uneven flooring by adjusting the feet.
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UTILTITY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
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Connections must be present and
ready for hookup to the appliance. All
utility supplies must comply with the
electrical information labels, on the
data plate, and with all applicable lo-
cal and national codes.
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Electrical leads and the water supply
lines (supplied by the customer) must
be present. The water supplies must
be of the pressure and temperature
specified on the data plate.
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For units equipped with an optional
trough feeding system, the trough
should be present, and must match the
requirements of the machine as per all
specification sheets and supplied
drawings.
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For units using a deodorizing system,
an appropriate dispenser or container
should be installed and ready for con-
nection to the appliance.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Authorized personnel should be available
to perform the actual utility connections.
3.3 Uncrating, Positioning and Leveling
1. Remove all shipping and packaging ma-
terial from the appliance, including sup-
ports and wrappings. Leave the shipping
skid in place at this time to allow for easier
movement to the installation location.
2. Check for shipping damage as described
in
Section 2,
Transport and Shipping.
If damage is present, call Meiko Customer
Service at
1-800-868-3840
, providing full
details on the customer, serial number and
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extent of damage present. Meiko will file
a freight claim based on this information.
3. Move the appliance to the installation area
and remove the skid. Meiko recommends
using a pallet truck to lift the entire pallet
and avoid damage to the machine. Use
caution to avoid damaging the appliance
or any of its components.
CAUTION
If the pallet is removed, the frame of the
machine can be damaged by improper
lifting. Always use wooden members to
properly distribute the machine’s weight
and avoid damage. Note that motors or
other components may extend below the
frame; use caution to avoid damaging
these components.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to slide the machine on its
feet. This may damage the feet or bend
the legs of the machine. Move the
machine to the installation location by
lifting it, using a palette truck with wooden
members to distribute the weight.
5. Using a spirit level, check that the
appliance is level in both directions (front-
to-back AND side-to-side). If necessary,
level the appliance by accessing the bolts
above each foot and adjusting them using
a 17mm wrench. It is necessary to lift the
machine to remove the pressure from the
foot before adjustment. Refer to Figure 3-1.
CAUTION
The waste pulper MUST be level for
proper operation.
Figure 3-1:
Foot
adjustment
17mm
Open access doors or
remove side panels to
access adjustment bolts
Lift machine to remove
pressure before
adjusting foot
Adjustment
bolt
17mm
wrench
