User Guide

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Operation and Performance
The foundation was designed for:
• Outside environment severe exposure
• Ambient temperature -10 degrees F to 105 degrees F
• Unit weight 20,000 lbs
• RPM 3600
• Soil bearing capacity 1,500 lbs/sq.ft.
• Wind speed 120 MPH
• Exposure factor D
• Wind importance factor 1.15
• Concrete poured on and permanently cast against the earth
General Design Requirements
The compressor foundation is designed to:
• Maintain the compressor in alignment and at proper elevation.
• Minimize vibration and prevents its transmission to other structures
• Provide a permanently rigid support
• Provide suffi cient depth to dampen vibrations.
Foundation