Assembly   
5.3 Alignment and fastening 
  1LA5/6/7/9, 1LG4/6, 1MA6/7, 1MB..1/2/3/4/5 - SH 63 ... 355 
60  Operating Instructions, 06/2018, A5E44455710A 
 
Measures for alignment and mounting 
The following measures are required in order to compensate any radial offset at the coupling 
and to horizontally adjust the electrical machine with respect to the driven load: 
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For vertical mounting positions, avoid deforming the machines by placing shims under the 
mounting feet. Keep the number of shims low; only use a few stacked shims. 
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To position the machine horizontally, shift it sideways on the foundation and ensure that 
the axial position is maintained (angularity error). 
●  When positioning the motor, ensure that a uniform axial gap is maintained around the 
coupling. 
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Preconditions for smooth, vibration-free operation: 
–  Stable foundation design free of any shock or vibration. 
–  A precisely aligned coupling. 
–  A well-balanced drive output element (coupling, belt pulleys, fans, ...) 
Maintain the maximum permissible vibration values in operation according to ISO 10816-
3. 
Avoid inadmissible vibration caused by imbalance, for example (drive output element), 
external vibration or any resonance over the complete speed range. 
It may be necessary to completely balance the machine with the drive output element or 
the system resonance frequency must be shifted. 
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Foot mounting/flange mounting
 
–  Use the specified thread size laid down in EN 50347 when flanging the machine to a 
foundation or a machine flange. 
–  Mount the machine at all the foot or flanged holes provided. The choice of fixing 
elements depends on the foundation and is the plant operator's responsibility. Comply 
with the required property classes for screwed connections and materials for fixing 
elements. 
–  Select the correct screw length for IM B14 flanges. 
–  Ensure that the screw heads are in full contact with the flange surface. Use additional 
flat washers (ISO 7093), especially for elongated foot mounting holes. 
 
Flatness of the supporting surfaces for conventional motors 
 
160  0.15