☑ Foundation

You must put your machine on a solid and stable concrete foundation. The standard 6" (150 mm) concrete floor in industrial buildings is usually sufficient. However, Large-Frame machines may require a 12" (300 mm) concrete foundation. Refer to these specifications:

• The concrete must be poured directly on the grade.
• The concrete must be 3500 psi (240 bar) at 28-day strength.
• The concrete aggregate must be 1" (25 mm) mix.
• The steel reinforcement must be 40 ksi (2700 bar) tensile strength.
• The excavation must be cut near flat ground. Remove any loose material in the excavation. This prevents settling.
• Follow all local building codes and regulations.
• Continuous slab

☑ Anchoring

For best cutting performance, Haas recommends anchoring your machine. Click here to view anchoring kits for your machine

Machine anchor kits are available from your HFO. These kits do not meet building, seismic, or stationary equipment installation specifications. Contact a specialist if you need to meet these specifications.

• Click here for the anchoring instructions and anchor footprint. 

☑ Machine Placement

You can use a forklift, roller dolly, or an overhead crane to move your machine. Be sure to use a lifting device with sufficient capacity.

Refer to this list when you plan your machine placement:

• Put the machine onto a continuous concrete slab.
• The leveling feet of the machine must be at least 12" (300 mm) from the edge of the concrete slab.
• Isolate the machine from vibration from other machines or other sources.
• Do not put the machine on inappropriate surfaces. This includes asphalt, brick, wood, or dirt.
• If you plan to put the machine on a floor other than the ground level, consult with a structural expert.

You must have access to the control cabinet for safety and regular operations. Make sure you have a space of 3' (1 m) between the control cabinet and any structures.

Your HFO service technician completes the final leveling procedure.

☑ Optional Component Location

Make sure the machine location has sufficient space for optional components, such as:

• Chip Conveyor – You must have space to remove and install the conveyor for maintenance.
• Haas Bar Feeder – You must have space on the spindle side of the machine.
• External Transformers.

Read these instructions in their entirety before attempting to lift the machine.

WARNING:
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT PREPARATION AND LIFTING OF THE MACHINE BE PERFORMED BY PROFESSIONAL RIGGERS. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE USED AS A REFERENCE GUIDE ONLY.

IMPORTANT: VF-Series – The top column attachment points are the main lifting points and should remain vertically oriented to the floor throughout the entire lift.  Refer to the lifting placard to locate all critical lifting points.

Specialized equipment is necessary to ensure that the machine is secure and level during lifting. The front chains attached to the base help to stabilize the machine, and should not carry the main load. When lifting the machine, slowly lift until all chains are taut, then lift the machine, making sure it stays balanced. Remove lifting brackets and hardware before machine operation, unless otherwise noted. Lifting kits are available for most machines. Kits include lifting brackets and mounting hardware. It is the customer’s responsibility to supply all chains and spreader bars required to properly lift the machine. Contact a local Haas Factory Outlet (HFO) for more information. Store lifting brackets and hardware in a safe place to use if you move the machine again. Use only Haas-supplied lifting hardware. If lifting hardware is lost or damaged, contact your HFO. Refer to the lifting placard on the rear of the machine for model-specific lifting information.

Refer to the lifting placard. Attach the lifting bracket and chains as shown. Make sure that the chains do not contact the sheet metal enclosure or electrical cables. Note the use of spreader bars. Haas Automation, Inc. does not provide spreader bars.

Caution: Do not use straight or "neat" mineral oil products as coolant. These products cause damage to the tubing and seals on the machine. If you use a minimum-quantity lubrication system, use only the recommended oils.

Note: Be sure to maintain your coolant mixture to keep the coolant concentrate at acceptable levels. Improperly maintained coolant mixtures can allow machine components to rust. Rust damage is not covered by your warranty.

• Go to our Machine Tool Coolant resource on www.haascnc.com/video. The Machine Tool Coolant Video Series gives you complete information about coolant maintenance.
• The machine coolant must be one of these types:
  • soluble oil coolant
  • semi-synthetic coolant
  • synthetic coolant

General

• The electrical power must meet the applicable safety codes and ordinances.
• An authorized electrician must make the connection from the main breaker to the machine.
• Refer to the Machine Layout Drawing for the location of the machine's electrical input.

440 V Power *

• Haas machines are designed to operate on 220 VAC power. An optional internal high-voltage transformer (380 - 480 VAC) is available for all models, except the CL-1 and CM-1.
• Note: This optional high-voltage internal transformer is not field installable; it must be ordered with the machine.

Ground

• The ground wire is required for operator safety and correct operation.
• A separate ground wire must be connected to the chassis of the machine. The wire must be of the same conductor size as the input power. The wire must have a minimum cross sectional area of 10mm²(AWG #7).
• The ground wire must be supplied from the main building ground.
• Do not use a conduit as a ground wire.
• Do not use a cold-water pipe or ground rod to supply the machine ground buss

Three Phase Power

• For the MINIMILL, some options, such as Through-Spindle Coolant, require three-phase power.
• Many machines use three-phase power. This can be Wye or Delta type.
• You must ground the power source. One leg or center leg for Delta. Neutral for Wye.
• All phases must be balanced. Voltages must stay constant within +/- 10%.

Single Phase Power

• For the MINIMILL, some options, such as Through-Spindle Coolant, require three-phase power.
• Some machines let you use single-phase power. Refer to the "Electrical Specifications" table above.
• The supplied power must be 208-240 V AC and stay constant within +/- 10%.

Wire Size

• The wire size requirements depend on your wire lengths. Refer to your local electrical codes.

Service Breaker

• Make sure the circuit breaker that connects to the machine meets with the Haas Specification. Refer to the "Full Load Amps" column in the "Electrical Specification" table above.
• Use the next larger-size industrial-grade breaker that meets your local codes and regulations.

Phase Converters

• Do not use a phase converter unless it is necessary.
• Phase converters can cause the machine to operate at less than full power.