How To Prepare for Equipment Installation: A Checklist

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Preparing to install equipment can be daunting, but we&#;ve broken it down into three main sections.

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Preparing to install equipment can be daunting, but we&#;ve broken it down into three main sections.

Something you&#;ll want to do right away is set up a call with your supplier&#;s project manager. They may have information that will help you get started and they&#;ll serve as your main contact for questions regarding machine installation.

1. Establish electrical (and other) requirements.

Ask the project manager which requirements need to be on-site for proper installation, specifically:

• Power (460V/3Ph/60hz, 120V, 24V or other)
• Pneumatic (compressed air); 90 psi, 60 SCFM &#;
• Dedusting (port diameter, multi points, pressure, flow rate &#;)
• Communication cables (Ethernet or other)

2. Communicate drop sites.

Where are drop sites for these items located? Knowing this can help you save time and will help the supplier position the new equipment. Ask the project manager for the final layout and add drop sites if needed.

3. Communicate environmental conditions.

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Are there out-of-the-ordinary environmental conditions at the plant? Installation can be difficult for service technicians when they have to work in such settings.

If installation involves a high-pressure wash down with chemicals or other cleaners, make sure to share these details with the project manager.

4. Ask the following questions:

A conventional palletizer is a rather imposing piece of equipment that requires considerable space, both on the floor and with regard to height.

• &#;What are the floor thickness requirements of the new equipment?&#; Make sure you ask your project manager for the exact weight of your new equipment. Robotic equipment, for example, typically requires a minimum of 8 inches of additional floor reinforcement.
• &#;Are anchors included with the new equipment?&#; Stability is another factor to keep in mind for equipment that includes a robot. If anchors are not supplied, do you have all the anchors required for the new equipment?
• &#;Will I need to relocate piping or other items?&#; Installing new equipment may force you to relocate existing components depending on the size and layout of the new equipment. If you ask about this at the onset of a project, you can make sure that all relocating is done before installation begins, to avoid installation delay and production downtime.
• &#;Will I need to adjust lighting?&#; Consider how you&#;ll provide light to the installation technician so he can do his job properly. You&#;ll also need to think about the positioning of your current light fixtures. For example, if a new bagger is bigger or smaller than the existing one, the location of the light source that currently attaches to the bag magazine may not be optimally positioned once the new bagger is in place.
• &#;What will I need to do tests and run my new equipment?&#; Make a list of everything you need to do tests and to run your equipment. This may include empty bags, rolls of bag film, pallets, wrapping film, labels, labeller, printer and ink, glue, bagger, slip sheet, etc.
• &#;Will I need an external contractor such as a millwright to perform mechanical installation?&#; Ask your project manager if that service is included in your contract. If not, you&#;ll need to hire an external contractor who can accommodate the installation schedule.
• &#;Are cables included with my new equipment?&#; You may need to buy cables elsewhere and have them on-site in time for installation.

5. Finally, prepare for delays.

In case pre-installation preparation doesn&#;t go as planned and you&#;re not ready to install by the planned date, can equipment be stored for an extended period of time in a dry room without deteriorating?

Determine whether you have a dry place to store equipment and prevent deterioration.

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