CAUTION! Sharp Objects Hazard: Before opening the shipping crate, you must put on work gloves and safety eyewear that meets ANSI Z87+. If you don't, the shipping crate and steel straps could cut you, causing serious injury.
Put on work gloves and eye protection.
Cut and remove the steel straps on the shipping crate with snips.
Disassemble the shipping crate with a hammer and pry bar. Start with removing the top, followed by the four sides.
Remove and discard the plastic wrap from the machine.
Inspect the item(s):
Photograph any damage that may have occurred during shipping.
Verify the received goods against the packing list.
If there is any damage or shortages, you must contact Tormach within 30 days of receipt. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.
Cut and remove the shipping straps securing the tool tray and drip guard to the pallet, and set aside for later installation.
Cut and remove the shipping straps securing the tool bag and Emergency Stop box to the pallet.
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For safety and security, use the Lifting Bar Kit (PN 31446) to lift the machine from above.
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Move the machine's pallet and stand as close as possible to the desired location with a pallet jack. The machine stand must be positioned behind the machine.
Remove any excess shipping grease on the machine with a mild degreaser (like WD40® or similar).
To allow room to position the engine hoist, you must first trim the pallet: cut the machine's pallet along the sides of the machine's base casting with a reciprocating saw (or similar).
Remove the nuts from the four studs that hold the machine to the pallet with a 19 mm wrench. Discard the nuts.
WARNING! Transportation and Lift Hazard: Before moving the machine, you must confirm that all persons are clear of the area below the machine. Qualified professionals must transport, lift, and move the machine. Moving parts can entangle, pinch, or cut you, causing death or serious injury.
Lift the machine from above. Complete the following steps in the order listed:
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Inspect the lifting chain for any broken links, and all other parts to make sure that there are no breaks or imperfections. If you find any broken links or imperfections, we can help. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.
Use a clean rag to remove any shipping grease from all components in the Lifting Bar Kit and from the surface of the machine table.
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Without yet lifting the machine, raise the engine hoist to remove any slack in the lifting chain.
Verify that the connections on the M12 hex bolts and the M12 lifting eye are securely tightened with an adjustable wrench.
WARNING! Tip Hazard: Before lifting the machine, you must verify that it's properly leveled. If the machine isn't level while it's lifted, the load on the engine hoist can unexpectedly slide, causing death or serious injury.Slowly and steadily lift the machine to examine the alignment. The machine must lift flat and stay parallel with the floor, as shown in the following image.
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If necessary, lower the machine and adjust the position of the M12 T-nuts.
Continue to lift the machine until it reaches the height at which it can clear the machine stand.
Position the machine above the machine stand.
Slowly and steadily lower the machine on to the mounting pads on the machine stand, as shown in the following image.
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WARNING! Crush Hazard: While lowering the machine onto the machine stand, you must keep your hands away from all moving parts. Moving parts can entangle, pinch, or cut you, causing death or serious injury.
Secure the machine to the machine stand with a 10 mm hex wrench, four M12 × 50 mm socket head cap screws, and four M12 washers.
Once the machine is completely supported by the machine stand, remove all components of the Lifting Bar Kit.
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This is a section of the 1100M operator's manual. To view the whole manual, go to Tormach document UM10540.
If you have additional questions, we can help. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.