Mittler Bros Machine & Tool 2800 Straight Brake - Manual (Page 4)

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INSTALLATION
RECEIVING
Use caution in handling and moving the brake. The brake weighs several hundred pounds and is top-
heavy. Handling should be performed with proper equipment such as a fork lift or hoist. Do not insert
forks between the pallet and the bottom of the brake.
INSTALLATION
· Locate the brake in a well-lighted area on a solid level floor, (bench mount on a stand or work
bench) capable of supporting the Brake total weight – see page 2.
· It is recommended that the Brake be secured to the floor by bolts or lag screws.
· Be certain that there is adequate clearance to swing the apron and counterweights.
Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool offers a Floor Stand (#2800-400) for the 48” Bench Mount Brake. This
bench includes the following features: provides a sturdy base designed specifically for the brake,
easy attachment of the brake to the stand, pre-drilled holes for attaching the stand to the floor, sets
the working height of the brake to an ergonomic 38”.
48” Brake Stand
(#2800-400)