5.1.4 Preparing the mating faces
Prepare the foundation faces dependent on the machine type:
● Mounting on a foundation
– Ensure that the foundation faces are flat and free of contaminations.  
– Check the dimensions of the mounting-foot holes, if necessary.  
● Flange connection  
– Clean the flange before installation, and make sure that the flange faces are flat and 
free of contaminations.
– Check the dimensions of the flange geometry, if necessary. 
● Wall mounting 
– Ensure that the wall faces are flat and free of contaminations. 
– Check the dimensions of the mounting-foot holes, if necessary.
Note
Wall mounting
Machines that are attached to the wall by their mounting feet because of their type must 
be supported from below by a wall strip, for example, or pinned. 
5.2 Lift the machine to where it will be installed, and position it
5.2.1 Preconditions for correct alignment and secure attachment 
Detailed specialist knowledge of the following measures is required in order to correctly align 
and securely fit the equipment.   
● Preparing the foundation
● Selecting and mounting the coupling
● Measuring the concentricity and axial eccentricity tolerances
● Positioning the machine
If you are not familiar with the prescribed measures and procedures, then you can make use 
of the services offered by the local Service Center (Page 137).
Assembly
5.2 Lift the machine to where it will be installed, and position it
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