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2.3 Assembly
2.3.1 Joining of unit modules
• Delivertheshipmentunittoalocationascloseaspossibletothemountinglocation.Withamanualforklift,hoistthe
shipment unit so as to align its bottom with the foundation’s top surface.
• Slide the shipment unit into its position on the foundation, using stripes or some other appropriate method. You may
need to apply heavy or extra-heavy furniture hauling trolleys.
Caution
Fastening connections are not intended for pulling the modules together. Pulling is done by means of
slings.
Tighteningisrequiredonthebottomoftheunitnearbaseframeorbottomproles.
• Applysealingtapeontheshipmentunit’sjoiningsurfaces(connectingproles).Slideandpresstheshipmentunits
togetherbymeansofslings.Werecommendslingswithbrackets,appliedsoastopreventdamagetothecasings.
• Tighten the thread connections on all the joining elements.
[1] Joining of base frames
This should always be the primary connection.
There are several options for joining you can use with your unit:
1 Joining of base frames All units
2
Joining of corner
reinforcements
Larger units
3
Joining of vertical
reinforcements
Larger units
4
Joining of internal
connecting elements
(vertically and horisontally)
Depending on size and execution
5
Joining of external
connecting elements
(only vertically)
Smal units and depending on
execution
Fastening material
For each connection the following fastening material is always
supplied:
• 1x Screw DIN 933 Zn M8 x 70
• 1x Nut DIN 934 M8 Zn
• 2x Washer DIN 9021 8,4 Zn