Site Preparation
CAUTION!
Mill must be supported equally under all
four corners. Failure to comply may cause
the column to twist and put a bind in the
bedways.
The mill must be placed on an even surface
and bolted to the floor. Anchor bolts of
sufficient size and length must be fastened to
the floor according to the footprint of the mill.
See Installation Layout page4.
Lifting the Mill
~WARNING
Keep people a safe distance away from the
milling machine while ifis being moved.
Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
Lift the mill with appropriate sized lifting
straps. Follow the diagram in Fig. 2 for the
proper position of the straps under the ram.
Note: the position of the ram, and that the
table has been moved against the column.
Tighten ram locking bolts (A, Fig. 2) before
lifting.
Carefully lift the mill. Move into position
over the anchor bolts. Lower the mill onto the
anchor bolts. Check for level, and secure with
washers and anchor bolt nuts.
Check the mill for level with a machinist's
level placed on the table. Mill must be level
back to front and side to side. Shim if
necessary, but remember that the mill must be
supported equally at allfour corners. Checkfor
level before tightening the anchor bolt nuts and
after tightening them. Adjust as necessary.
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A A
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Fig. 2