Installation
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Mechanical Installation (Continued)
10.
Before grout sets completely, make a drain
opening in the rear of the machine
grouting with a stiff piece of wire; this
opening should be approximately 1/2" (13
mm) wide to allow any surface water
build-up under the base of the machine to
drain away.
11.
Attach the washers and locknuts to the J-
bolts.
12.
Tighten the lock nuts by even
increments—one after the other—until all
are tightened evenly and the machine is
fastened securely to the floor. See Figure
2–14.
Figure 2–14.
Figure 2–15 shows the completed J-bolt
installation with grout.
Figure 2–15.
Note: Check and retighten the locknuts after
five to ten days of operation and every three
months thereafter.
1
Lock Nut
2
Machine Base
3
1/2" (13 mm) Machinery Grout
4
5/8" (19 mm) diameter J-bolt
