Equipment Installation

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Preparing the Site

Topics: Relocating underground piping, wiring, and cables; Barricading the work area; Removing excavated materials; Foundations and footings; Reinforced concrete; Safety precautions for excavating

Learning Objectives:

• Tell who plans the installation of new equipment and list the steps involved.
• Define the terms foundation and footing.
• Tell which type of ground will support the most weight.
• Explain how steel rods are held in position when pouring a concrete footing.
• Name the best materials for filling around a foundation.
• Explain how to protect concrete that might come into contact with oil or chemicals.
• Tell how long new concrete must sit before equipment is installed on it.

Chapter 2: Vibration Control and Anchoring

Topics: Selecting anchors and isolators; Isolator mounts; Anchor bolts; Using power hammers; Grouting

Learning Objectives:

• Define vibration and tell how it enters and leaves equipment.
• Tell what type of isolation is best to use on sensitive testing instruments.
• Explain how to isolate anchor bolts when mounting equipment on pads.
• Tell what type of wrench to use for tightening anchor bolts.
• Name the best tool for drilling anchor bolt holes in concrete.
• Tell why the bases of production and processing equipment should be grouted.
• Explain why you must not use a concrete mix to grout anchor bolts.

Chapter 3: Moving and Setting

Topics: Uncrating; Relocating; Lifting; Raising with jacks and slings; Crowbars; Making the move; Personal safety

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the procedures involved in relocating existing equipment.
• Tell two things you must know before lifting equipment with a hoist.
• List three things to consider when selecting a jack.
• Explain the operation and uses of a roller skid.
• Tell where to find a floor's allowable load.

Chapter 4: Leveling and Aligning

Topics: Leveling devices; Wedges and shims; Checking alignment; Aligning equipment on the foundation; Alignment screws; Aligning machine tools

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the correct way to handle a master precision level.
• Explain how to check the accuracy of a level.
• Name the greatest enemy of precision tools.
• Explain how to level V-shaped ways.
• Tell which leveling device is used most often on small equipment.
• Name three tools commonly used to check alignment.
• Tell how to set an alignment screw to prevent its movement.

Chapter 5: Checking and Test Running

Topics: Electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic connections; Coolant systems; Safety devices; Settings and adjustments; Making the test run; Safety

Learning Objectives:

• Explain how to test for the presence of moisture in electrical equipment.
• Tell what device is commonly used to prevent excessive pressure in a hot water heater.
• Explain the function of a pressure regulating valve.
• List the steps to take before initial equipment startup.
• Tell the usual cause of excessive temperature during equipment startup.

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