Haas VF Series Operator's Manual

11
INSTALLATION
June 1999
96-8000
UNPACKING THE VMC
UNCRATING
NOTE: Unless you are certain that you will not be shipping the machine, the crate and
packing materials should be stored for reuse. Be careful not to damage the
crate and the other packing materials.
CAUTION! Use extreme caution not to damage the pressurized hydraulic counterbalance
when removing the machine from it's container.
1. Pry off the clips around the top of the crate with a claw hammer and remove the top panel.
2. Pry off all but one clip at each corner of the crate.
3. Remove plastic cover.
CAUTION! Do not put undue pressure on the top of the machine as you remove the
plastic.
4. Pry off the last clip at each corner and remove the side panels.
CAUTION! The side panels are heavy  be careful that they do not drop on your feet or
tip over on you.
5. Remove the coolant tank and the cleats that held them in place.

Haas VF Series Specifications

General

Machine Type	Vertical Machining Center
Control	Haas CNC Control
Z-Axis Travel	20-30 inches (varies by model)
Y-Axis Travel	16 - 30 inches (varies by model)
Spindle Motor	20-30 hp (depending on model)
Tool Capacity	20-40 tools (varies by model)