Haas VF Series Operator's Manual

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INSTALLATION
June 1999
96-8000
SINGLE POINT LIFTING
VF-0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
5. Attach the lifting chain and hooks to the lifting points as shown below, ensuring that the chain
does not come in contact with the top door beams or rub against any part of the machine's
sheetmetal enclosure.
A minimum chain height requirement to lift the machine without damaging the enclosure and to keep the rear
chains perpendicular to the floor. The chain length is measured from the top of the column casting.
IMPORTANT: THe chains attached to the top of the column are the main lifting points and should remain
vertical to the floor throughout the entire lift.
The front chains attached to the base are to help stabilize the machine and should not carry the main load.
When lifting the machine, slowly pull up on the chains until taut, then lift the machine ensuring the machine
remains balanced.
Before installing the lift kit or lifting the machine, ensure the machine is prepared for shipping as noted in the
PREPARATION FOR SHIPPING section in the Installation section of the manual.
Fig. 1-5 VF-0/1/2 lifting positions. Fig. 1-6 VF-3/4 lifting positions.

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)