Vertical mill installation instructions - Haas Automation, Inc.

1. Disconnect the rear Y-axis way cover from the column and fully retract.
2. Remove the two shipping blocks and hardware completely from the column base.
3. Raise the spindle head to the full up position to allow the lower Z-axis bellows to be collapsed upward.
4. Disconnect the lower Z-axis bellows from the front Y-axis way cover and block up to permit access to the
screws that attach the Y-axis way cover to the column. Disconnect the front Y-axis way cover from the column
and fully retract taking care to not allow the Z-axis bellows to fall. When the way cover is retracted far enough,
block the Z-axis bellows up and then continue to collapse the Y-axis way cover until it is fully retracted.
5. Enable the Y-axis in parameters but do not zero return
6. While ensuring the Z-axis bellows do not fall, handle jog (without zero return) the Y-axis toward the rear of
the machine until access to the bolts holding the forward shipping blocks are accessible.
7. Block the Z-axis bellows up and remove the shipping blocks completely from the column base.
8. Check that the Y-axis cables are properly routed and the cable guide is securely attached to the base.
9. Check the operation of the Y-axis limit switch in diagnostics
10. Zero return the Y-axis.
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1. Charge the hydraulic counterbalance system. See “Installing the Hydraulic Counterbalance System”
section.
2. Power up the machine and raise the Z-axis to relieve pressure from the shipping bracket. Do not home any
axis at this time.
3. Remove the bolts securing the shipping bracket to the column base.
4. Clean the mating surface of the column base prior to mating the column to the table.
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