Assemble the Machine Stand
Tools and Items Required
19 mm socket wrench
Cardboard piece, large
Phillips screwdriver
Safety eyewear that meets ANSI Z87+
Work gloves
CAUTION! Sharp Objects Hazard: Before opening the shipping crate, you must put on work gloves and safety eyewear that meets ANSI Z87+. If you don't, the shipping crate and steel straps could cut you, causing serious injury.
Put on work gloves and eye protection.
Remove the screws from the bottom of the crate with a Phillips screwdriver.
CAUTION! Team Lift Required: You must have the aid of more than one person to lift and move the object. The object is heavy, and lifting it by yourself can cause serious injury.
Before you lift the top of the shipping crate off of the pallet, verify that you have assistance to help you. We recommend lifting it with at least two people.
Remove the top of the shipping crate and set it aside.
Remove the plastic wrap from the machine stand.
Inspect the item(s):
Photograph any damage that may have occurred during shipping.
Verify the received goods against the packing list.
If there is any damage or shortages, you must contact Tormach within 30 days of receipt. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.
Remove the coolant tank from the right-hand cabinet of the machine stand, and set it aside.
The door for the right-hand cabinet is shipped inside the left-hand cabinet. Remove the plastic wrap from the door and install into the right-hand cabinet opening.
Find the accessory box inside the machine's stand, which includes the legs for the machine's feet assembly. Set it aside for later installation.
Find the tool box inside the machine's enclosure, which includes the machine's feet, the Ethernet cable, and four M10 lifting eyelets. Remove the machine's feet, and set the tool box aside.
Remove the four screws securing the machine stand to the pallet with a 19 mm socket wrench.
To install the machine stand's feet, you must first lay it on its front surface. Put a large piece of cardboard (or similar) on the floor to protect the machine stand.
CAUTION! Team Lift Required: You must have the aid of more than one person to lift and move the object. The object is heavy, and lifting it by yourself can cause serious injury.
Lift the machine stand off of the pallet, and put it on the cardboard.
Open the accessory box that you set aside in Step 9, and identify the four legs.
Thread one leg into each corner of the machine stand.
NOTE: You can insert a screwdriver into the holes on the side of the legs to tighten them.
Find the four feet that you set aside in Step 10.
Thread one foot into each leg, making sure that the leg and foot assembly is 8-1/4 in. tall.
Figure 1: Installing the legs and feet onto the machine stand.
CAUTION! Team Lift Required: You must have the aid of more than one person to lift and move the object. The object is heavy, and lifting it by yourself can cause serious injury.
Lift the machine stand off of the floor, and set it down onto its feet.
Looking for more information?
This is a section of the 8L operator's manual. To view the whole manual, go to Tormach document UM10753.
If you have additional questions, we can help. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.