Level the Machine Frame and Water Table

Tools and Items Required

• Carpenter's Level

• Crescent Wrench

• Allen Key

The water table can be leveled at any time, but it is easiest to do before the side panels have been installed.

Level the Machine Frame

1. Loosen the jam nuts on all machine feet

2. Place a carpenters level across the front frame rail of the machine and level it side-to-side using the threaded feet.

3. Perform the same procedure on the rear of the machine, leveling it side-to-side.

4. Place the level one of the side rails of the machine frame and level it front to rear.
   You must adjust both front or rear feet the same number of turns while doing this to avoid losing side-to-side level from the step above.

5. Tighten all the jam nuts for the machine feet.

Level the Water Table

NOTE: If the water tank ball valve is not already installed, apply sealant tape to the water tank drain threads and install the ball valve onto the water tank.

1. Examine the level on the water table to determine if you must make adjustments. The water table on the 1300PL is supported on two adjustable rails, one on each side of the table. The frame has grub screws to adjust the height of these rails, leveling the water table to the machine frame.

2. Depending on what you determined in Step 1, do one of the following:

• If the water table is level, proceed to the next section.

• If the water table isn't level, go to Step 3.

3. Loosen the socket head cap screws holding the water table support rails to the machine frame, just enough that the rail can move vertically.

4. By hand, move the torch carriage to the front left and right corners of the water table. Measure the vertical distance from the torch holder to the water table slats.

5. Using the two grub screws underneath the machine frame, lift the water table rails so that the front two corners are level.

6. Move the torch carriage to the rear of the water table and repeat the procedure for the rear grub screws.

7. Re-check the front corners and iterate the leveling process if needed until your table-to-lifter height matches in all four spots.

NOTE: Small variations in level will be compensated for by torch height control. A table leveled to within 1/4" (6 mm) will perform well with THC.

8. Tighten all the socket head cap screws holding the water table rails to the frame.

Looking for more information?

This is a section of the 1300PL operator's manual. To view the whole manual, go to Tormach document UM10720.

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