The Aagard Group, LLC employs skilled technicians to assist our customers with installation and startup of new equipment, as well as provide continuous technical support.

 

 

Lifting and Unloading Equipment – Aagard recommends you use qualified riggers to unload and locate machine components to avoid possible damage.  Care must be taken when removing the machine and skid from the truck. Lifting on one end may bow the skid and attached machine, and is not recommended.  Lift in sufficient locations to support the weight of the machine to prevent bowing, flexing and twisting. Excessive bowing and flexing will damage components within the machine and may be difficult to see.

 

 

Machines Shipped With Steel Skids

•These skids have side lift points which should be used when lifting from the trailer, or when placing machine rollers beneath the skid. Never lift the machine and/or skid only from the ends, or from a single location along the side.

•Use machine rollers in sufficient quantities placed beneath the skid, under the machine, when moving the machine.  Use a minimum of three rollers on each side of the machine.

•These skids have pull points that should be used when dragging from the trailer onto the loading dock or maneuvering to the desired location. The machine with the skids still attached should be moved to the final machine position prior to removing the skid.

•If it is not possible to leave the skid fastened to the machine frame base for maneuvering, it is important to locate additional rollers to support the frame. These rollers, when the skid is not used, should be located at approximately 6 foot intervals, and not further than 8 foot intervals. Extra care must also be taken when making corners while moving into position.

•Once the machine has been removed from the steel skid, the skid and all components of the skid are to be returned to The Aagard Group in a timely manner.

 

Machines Shipped With Wood Skids

•These systems are generally shipped in smaller sections.  However, they should never be lifted from the ends. Even though they are shorter, the wood skids do not render as much support to the base framework as do tubular steel skids.

•Use machine rollers in sufficient quantities placed beneath the skid under the machine, when moving the machine.  Use a minimum of three rollers on each side of the machine.

•Place a strap around the skid and base of the machine frame, when dragging from the trailer onto the loading dock.

 

Skid Removal – Use caution when removing the skids.  Aagard recommends you use qualified riggers to uncrate and spot machine components to avoid possible damage. In addition, place floor pads under all legs to help eliminate floor damage and provide surface support.

 

•Remove clamps - Use caution when removing the clamps between the machine frame and the skid. Adjust the leveling legs on the frame to lift the machine from the skid. DO NOT LIFT THE MACHINE FROM ONE END WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE SKID. THE MACHINE SHOULD BE LIFTED UNIFORMLY.  Remove the fasteners from the skid cross members on each side. The skid can then be removed from the sides of the machine; some of the legs may need to be left out until after the skid has been removed.  Install the remainder of the leveling legs and, once in the proper location, begin the procedure to level your machine.

 

Certain items may have been removed from the system that will require reassembly once the system is in position. Standard wrenches are required for this reassembly.

 

 

Leveling the Aagard Machine

•Level the machine in both the length and cross-machine dimensions.

•Perform an initial level check throughout the machine at both ends and sides when checking level using a 30 to 36 inch level.  The use of a laser level will produce the best results, however, and is recommended. Use the lower horizontal frame members for leveling.  Do not use the vertical supports for leveling.

•Adjust the 1” threaded legs, located in multi-support positions around the lower frame section, to level and adjust the height.

•We also recommend using silicone to seal the pads to the floor and the legs to the pads to help prevent contamination.  Some components may require fastening to the floor.

•For final leveling, use a laser level.  Start at the end of the machine, leveling side-to-side, and then along the length of the machine.

•After the leveling process is complete, use a laser level to ensure the framework is straight and free of bows along the length of the framework.

 

Power and Air Supply

•Prior to installation, verify that your incoming electrical service meets all local safety and building codes.  Check to ensure you are internally set up to meet the system’s power requirements.  See the machine Specification Chart for power requirements.

•Check to ensure you are able to meet the air pressure requirements.  See the machine Specification Chart for air pressure requirements.

•"Clean/Dry" is defined as air filtered to five microns or less and with a pressure dew point of 40°F or lower.

•This machine is equipped with a filter regulator at the location shown on the floor layout.

 

Miscellaneous

•Wire power and air to glue tank, if equipped.  Wires and wiring points are clearly marked.

 

Prior to Aagard Technician Arrival

•Plumb in air and electrical systems.

•Mount ALL guards.

 

 

AFTER ALL OF THE ABOVE HAS BEEN COMPLETED:

 

•Switch OFF the main power-disconnect for incoming power.  Open the main electrical-control cabinet.

•Connect the wires for the 3-phase power service and ground (earth) wire.

•At the main power disconnect input, use an accurate meter to check the incoming line voltage to ensure it meets operating specifications.