Equipment Installation

Lesson 1: Preparing the Site

Topics:

The Engineer Plans the Installation; The Maintenance Supervisor's Responsibilities; Relocating Underground Piping; Relocating Underground Wiring and Cables; Protecting Nearby Buildings and Equipment; Barricading the Work Area; Removing Excavated Material; Foundation and Footings; Reinforced Concrete; Materials for Reinforcing Concrete; Using Wooden Forms; The Right Concrete Mixture; Materials for Fill around Foundation; Positioning Anchor Bolts with a Template; Installing Alignment Plates; Surface Finish of Concrete; Setting or Curing Time for Concrete; Finishing Flooring around Foundation; Outdoor Foundations; Safety Precautions for Excavation Work

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.

Lesson 2: Vibration Control and Anchoring

Topics:

Reasons for Controlling Vibration; How to Control Vibration; Selecting Anchors and Isolators; Isolating the Foundation; Isolator Mounts; Using Anchor Bolts; Types of Anchor Bolts; Drilling Anchor Bolt Holes; 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.

Lesson 3: Moving and Setting

Topics:

Uncrating New Equipment; Relocating Existing Equipment; Know the Weight of the Load; Machinery for Lifting Equipment; Raising Equipment with Jacks; Lifting Plant Equipment with Slings; Hand Tools for Moving Equipment; Crowbars; Preparing to Move the Equipment; Making the Move; Setting the Equipment in Position; Personal Safety during Installation

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.

Lesson 4: Leveling and Aligning

Topics:

Leveling Devices; Checking the Accuracy of Levels; Using Spirit and Electronic Levels; Using the Optical Level; Leveling Feet and Bolts; Wedges and Shims; Tools for Checking Alignment; Aligning Equipment on the Foundation; Using Alignment Screws; Aligning Machine Tool Equipment; Other Plant Equipment

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.

Lesson 5: Checking and Test Running

Topics:

Electric Power Connections; Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Connections; Coolant Systems for Equipment; Equipment Safety Devices; Settings and Adjustments; Equipment Operating Pressure; Limit Switches and Stops; Checking the Equipment Setup; Initial Running under Power; Test Run Guidelines; Making the Test Run; Safety Precautions for Installing Equipment

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.