Foundation manual VO10 / VO20

Document: Foundation manual

Revision & Date: Rev00 2015-11-06
Published by: Alfa Laval Copenhagen A/S
Maskinvej 5
2860 Soborg
Denmark

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book may be reproduced, transmitted or disclosed to any third party in any form or by any
means without permission in writing from Alfa Laval.

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Contents
1 FOUNDATION MANUAL ................................................................................... 4
1.1 ABOUT THE MANUAL .............................................................................................. 4
1.2 RECOMMENDED PARTS IN FOUNDATION KIT, 9680218465 ........................................... 4
1.3 LAYOUT VO10 / VO20 SPERATOR ........................................................................... 5
1.4 STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................... 6

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1 Foundation manual

1.1 About the manual

This is general information about foundation for High Speed

Separators. You also need the installation manual for the
separator and the layout drawings of the piping and separator

1.2 Recommended parts in foundation Kit, 9680218465

 2 pcs. Thread rod M16X1000 mm. No.: 9680180472

 8 pcs. Nuts M16 No.: 9680122371
 4 pcs. Washers M16 No.: 9680173145
 4 pcs. Chemical plugs. (HILTI) No.: 9680167269

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1.3 Layout VO10 / VO20 Separator

The VO10 and VO20 have 4 anchoring points Ø18 locateted on each of its feet. The
spacing is 510mm x 460mm

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1.4 Step by Step Instructions

1. Place the VO10 / VO20 separator on the floor in the desired location. Make sure
that the separator points the right direction and the necessary space is available for
the centrifuge and piping.

Refer to layout drawings for exact measures in the instruction book.

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2. Mark out the four mounting hole via the separators feet. Remove the separator
again and drill the 4 holes into the existing concrete floor. Holes Ø 18 X 145 mm.

2a. Mark holes and remove separator

2b. Drill Ø18 x 145mm holes

3. After drilling the holes, clean the area and the holes for concrete dust.
It is very important that the holes are completely cleaned.

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4. Cut each of the thread rods into pieces with Length = 280mm. Each new piece has
to be cut in a 45° degrees angle in one end.

5. Mount the four threaded rods into the existing concrete floor with the chemical
plugs.

Follow the instruction for the chemical plugs.

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6. Slide the VO10 / VO20 separator back down on the now fastened rods.
Make sure that the separator is leveled and stands even on the floor.

7. Check level of the separator. If the separator is not leveled use washers and shims
to level out the machine. The maximum horizontal deviation is 0.4° in both
directions.

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 8. Once the separator is leveled, tighten the first set of bolts on all four legs. When
separator if fully fastened, add the second set of bolts to lock and secure the
separator in place

Created: DKSOATD / 11-11-2015 Document Number: 9680042105

Checked: DKSOJJND / 13-11-2015
Approved: DKSOALN / 20-11-2015
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