Specifications

Document No. DER03020
Effective Date 10 Oct 08
Supersedes 25 May 07
Page 1 of 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DE-1000 CENTRIFUGE - GEARBOX DRIVE
GENERAL
This section describes the recommended installation procedure for the Derrick equipment defined
by the model number and drawing number associated with your equipment. The centrifuge is
shipped fully assembled, except for the rotating assembly. For safety during shipment, this
assembly is supported by shipping blocks. It must be lowered onto the base and then its bearing
pillow blocks secured to the base.
SAFETY
Read and understand ALL safety information presented in this manual before installing and
operating this equipment. Refer to Section 2 for a summary of Warnings addressing installation,
operation, and maintenance of this equipment.
Before beginning the installation, review the information presented in DER01420 in Equipment
Handling Procedures in Section 1. Pay particular attention to information concerning lift points and
the use of spreader bars before lifting or moving the equipment.
Failure to observe proper equipment handling procedures may result in serious personal injury or
death and/or damage to the equipment.
WARNING! TO ENSURE PROPER BALANCE AND ORIENTATION WHEN UNIT
IS RAISED AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS, ATTACH LIFTING
SLING ONLY AT DESIGNATED LIFT POINTS. DO NOT ATTEMPT LIFTING BY
ATTACHMENT TO ANY OTHER LOCATION.
WARNING! BE SURE THAT HANDLING DEVICES HAVE SUFFICIENT LIFTING
CAPACITY TO SAFELY HANDLE THE WEIGHT OF THE EQUIPMENT. LOWER
THE CENTRIFUGE GENTLY INTO PLACE, AS JARRING MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE.
WARNING! DO NOT REMOVE SHIPPING BRACKETS UNTIL CENTRIFUGE
HAS BEEN POSITIONED AT FINAL INSTALLATION SITE.