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Gravimetric Batch Blenders w/Mitsubishi Control Chapter 3: Installation 28
Chapter 3: Installation
3-1 Uncrating the Equipment
Slide Gate/Auger Blenders are shipped mounted on a skid, enclosed in a plastic wrapper, and
contained in a cardboard box.
1. Remove crate from around blender.
2. Secure strap of proper lifting capacity to both lifting lugs (See Figure 15 below.).
Caution! Use approved safety straps or chains to lift the blender at the marked lifting
points.
3. Lift blender until strap is taut.
4. Remove bolts attaching bottom of blender to shipping skid.
5. Lower blender slowly.
Figure 15: Blender Lifting Lugs (1 on each side)
Caution!
3-2 Rigging and Placing the Unit
It is the intent of this section to familiarize the reader with the proper site requirements and
installation procedures of the Slide Gate/Auger blending system. The information in this
section is NOT meant to replace or supersede an established local or company implemented
procedures. It is meant to enhance them.
Site Requirements
This section describes site requirements in detail. These requirements are broken down into
mechanical mounting, electrical connections and pneumatic connections. Since the Slide
Gate/Auger Blender is available in several different mounting arrangements, it is necessary
for the reader to become familiar with the different arrangements.
Mounting Configuration
The Slide Gate/Auger System is available in (3) three basic mounting arrangements. They
are:
• Machine Mount
• Mezzanine Mount
• Floor Mount
Lifting Lug