SEISMIC

LEVELLING
FOOT
MANUAL

V2.3, updated: 31/05/2017

 CONGRATULATIONS
For the purchase of NGI’s seismic levelling foot, the world’s only levelling foot designed for strong horizontal
forces during earthquakes, wind loads and more.

In this document, you will find information about

• Levelling best practices
• Installation conditions
• Installation manual
• Reference tables for installation
• Spindle & Footplate dimensions
• Cleaning & Maintenance
• Declaration of conformity

Alongside this document, you should have received following other documents:
• Anchor report by HILTI
• Seismic calculation (if done)

THE XHJSE PRODUCT GROUP

One name – many variations

M36 – CFE150 hex on top M42 – Ø200 fully threaded

(transport hook not standard)

M48 – Ø200 hygienic M48 – Ø200 hygienic

M42 – Ø150 fully threaded

With fine thread
(transport hook not standard)

M36 – Ø250 hygienic Actual pictures. For illustration only. 1

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LEVELLING BEST PRACTICES

DO’S:
✓ Position machine to neighboring machine first. Start with the feet closest to neighbor machine. Level with
a laser measurement device.
✓ Keep machine supports (crane, jack, forklift) near to machine throughout the levelling process for fast
response to sudden unexpected events. Ensure that machine never tilts during installation.
✓ If using more than 3 levelling feet, make sure that all feet carry weight.
✓ Try turning the foot to check if foot is supporting weight.
✓ Clean the feet and the floor before feet are lowered to the floor.

DON’TS:
✗ Don’t fasten levelling feet to floor before it’s fully levelled.
✗ Don’t lift machine after it is fastened to the floor.

INSTALLATION CONDITIONS

Ground conditions
Ensure that slope of floor does not exceed maximum allowable slope of levelling feet.
Remove any dirt or grease from under the footplate.

Install feet on flat surfaces. Footplates are not recommended to span over cracks, grout lines or other floor
imperfections. If necessary, seal cavities under and around the edge of the footplate with bonding material or
sealing.

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Terms mentioned in this document refer to the following parts of the seismic foot:

THREAD

SLEEVE

SPINDLE

TOP NUT

DOME-HEADED NUTS

FOOTPLATE

0. MOUNTING FOOT
These mounting steps are only needed, when installing the machine feet into the machine for the first
time. This is normally done by the machine builder.

a Supporting machine weight

Lift machine with adequate machinery (e.g. jack, forklift, crane) so that seismic levelling
feet can be screwed into its intended position on machine.

b Prepare the thread

Make sure that the sealing is correctly fixed on top of the sleeve,
without damage.
Damaged or misplaced sealing may reduce hygienic function.
Please contact NGI in such cases.
Grease the exposed thread with FOODLUBE® Universal Grease.
Remove any excess grease after whole installation process.

c Ensure minimum engagement Table 2

With a wrench, turn spindle into its intended thread.

Ensure minimum engagement within the machine
frame. The minimum engagement (L) must not be
smaller than the spindle diameter, see table 2.

Example: Foot with M30 spindle.

Minimum engagement L > 30mm
During mounting, support weight of seismic
levelling foot with suitable tools (e.g. jack), if
needed. Bigger sizes of seismic levelling feet can
weigh up to 40kg.

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The following steps are needed, when the machine feet are installed in the machine
and the whole machine is ready to be anchored to the floor.
Please check which steps are needed from the page INSTALLATION STEPS.

a Mark holes
1. MARK POSITION
Mark holes by dimensions
Mark holes of footplate with dimensions outlined in FOOTPLATE DIMENSIONS. Use this method with
caution, as tolerances in machines might add up and assumed position of holes might not fit afterwards.

Drilling holes with a drill template can be

risky when several seismic feet are used.
Tolerances in the machine might add up so
that drilled holes might not suit anymore. It
is recommended to use the machine as a
template for marking holes.
Marking through footplate
When machine is positioned at its final installation
location, mark all holes through the footplates of all
seismic levelling feet. Ensure that holes are visibly
marked on the floor. Continue with Through-
setting method in step 2a.
b Remove machine
Remove the machine from installation location so that all marked
drilling spots are visible and easily accessible. Use appropriate
machine to lift machine. Continue with Pre-setting method in step
2a.

2. DRILL & POSITION

a Drill & clean holes
Through-setting: Drill hole through the clearance holes in the footplate to the
required drilling depth with a hammer drill set in rotation-hammer mode using an
appropriately sized carbide drill bit.

Through-setting is only allowed for HIT-Z-R anchors. HIT-Z-R anchors do not

require cleaning to perform according to seismic standards.

Pre-setting: Drill holes at the marked spots to the required drilling depth with a hammer drill set in rotation-
hammer mode using an appropriately sized carbide drill bit.
For dust free drilling use the SAFEsetTM drill bit by Hilti. Clean holes from any noticeable dust.

See FOOTPLATE
b Check setting depth DIMENSIONS 2.3 – 2.5

Mark the anchor for the required drilling depth. Compress the drilling dust as the anchor
is fit into the hole until the marked depth. If it is not possible to compress the dust,
remove the dust in the drill hole or drill deeper.

Using Hilti equipment: When drilling with non-cleaning drill sets, the required drilling
depths can vary due to accumulation of dust in the hole.

The helixed part of HIT-Z-R anchors must always be fully inserted into
the ground. Generally, ensure that sufficient length of thread (B+f, see
FOOTPLATE DIMENSIONS) is above ground and insert remaining length
of anchor into the ground.
Drilling depths are different for cleaned holes and uncleaned holes. 4
Check for correct drilling depths under FOOTPLATE DIMENSIONS.
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c Place machine
Move machine back to final installation location so that
holes on the floor match with holes in the footplate.

d Fixate machine
Fixate position of machine by putting two anchors through the
footplates and into the holes of all seismic levelling feet.

Do not use mortar at this point!

3. LEVEL & LOCK

The levelling process can be divided into two steps: a) Height adjustment and b) fine adjustment / levelling
of weight. Whereas step a) refers to the rough adjustment of height with levelling ranges of >2mm, step b)
deals with the fine adjustment of a few millimeters.
a Rough height adjustment >2mm
Adjust and level machine by turning the spindle clockwise or anticlockwise.
Ensure that machine is fully levelled in height and angle before any mortar is used.

1. Lift machine with suitable equipment (e.g. jack) until footplate lifts off the ground.
2. Turn spindle of the foot up or down until estimated levelling position is achieved or
footplate touches the ground.
3. Slowly release machine until machine stands firmly on the floor.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all footplates until machine is roughly levelled.

Always lift machine to undertake rough height adjustment of spindles.

Generally, this applies to adjustments of more than 2mm in height.

b Fine adjustment / levelling of weight

Ensure that the weight of machine is equally distributed on all levelling feet. This can be done by
attempting to lift the machine by turning the spindle minimally. All feet should require the same torque to
do this. This step requires to “feel” the required torque to lift the machine by turning the spindle.
1. Ensure that all footplates rest on floor and carry weight (see description above).
2. Check levelling of machine with suitable device (e.g. laser measuring device, spirit
level).
3. Fine tune the height of the machine by turning the spindle clockwise for lowering
or anti-clockwise for elevating.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until fully levelled.
The turning of the thread now is not meant to lift the machine, but only
to fine-tune the height. Do not level machine under full weight. Lower
machine by clockwise turning, elevate machine by anticlockwise
turning.

c Lock spindle to footplate Table 2

Lock the spindle to the footplate by turning the top nut clockwise with required torque.

Locking the top nut increases the strength of the seismic levelling foot to
obtain highest possible safety against bending.
As it is not possible to guarantee a complete locking of spindle to
footplate and thus, movement during earthquakes, a freely moving joint
is assumed.
Any locking of the top nut therefore increases the strength of the seismic
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d Lock sleeve or counter nut to machine
Turn the sleeve anti-clockwise up to its highest position to cover the
thread in between machine and sleeve. The sleeve is not designed to carry
any weight. It is used to fulfill hygienic requirements and to act as a
counter-nut to the machine.

Always ensure that the sleeve can cover the whole length of the
thread. If not, the minimum level of engagement is not met and the
strength of the levelling foot is not guaranteed.

4. FASTEN
a Remove fixating anchors
Remove any lose anchors that were put into place
during step 2d.

b Inject mortar Table 3

Inject adhesive from the ground of the borehole without forming air voids, starting at
the bottom of the hole, slowly withdrawing the mixer with each trigger pull.
As a rule of thumb, fill holes 50% with mortar for through
setting, or as required to ensure that the annular gap
between the anchor and the concrete is completely filled with
adhesive along the embedment length. Fill up the holes of Alternatively,
the footplate with mortar to add additional stability. find the needed
amount of
Find the required amount of mortar in the footplate mortar to fill the
datasheet or in table 3. holes via the
See FOOTPLATE
DIMENSIONS 3.6 HILTI App. One
shot of mortar
corresponds to 6
c Install anchor Table 1 to 7 ml.
Install anchor through positioned footplate. Remove any excess mortar on the
top side of the footplate.
Ensure that anchors are installed before mortar’s working time t,work has
elapsed, see table 1. It is recommended to install all anchors of one footplate
before moving on to other levelling feet to avoid hardening of mortar before all
anchors are installed.
If anchors are too long, cut off excessive length with appropriate tooling.

Install anchors only when machine is fully levelled. Once anchors

are installed, horizontal adjustment of machine is limited to very
small changes. If major height adjustments are needed, lift
machine with caution to not damage the already dried up mortar.
Then, repeat procedure outlined in step 3a and 3b.
Damage to dried mortar can result in complete loss of seismic
strength of the anchors.
d Fasten foot
Table 1,3

After curing time t,cure has elapsed, see table 1, use the washer and dome-headed
nut to fasten the seismic levelling foot to the floor.
Set washers (DIN 125A) and dome headed nuts (DIN 1587) at the anchor rod and
tighten them with the maximum tightening torque according to table 3.

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INSTALLATION STEPS
The installation of the seismic levelling foot can be done through either one of the following three
methods. Detailed descriptions of the steps can be found in the installation manual.

A THROUGH
-FIXING
When all sides of the
seismic levelling foot can
B DRILL WITH
TEMPLATE
When the exact position
of feet is known and
C USE MACHINE
AS TEMPLATE
When parts of the seismic
levelling foot are not reachable
be reached with a drilling holes can be drilled prior with a drilling machine when feet
machine, while feet are to machine installation. are installed on machine or final
installed on machine. position of machine needs to be
determined during installation.

✗ ✓ ✓
1. Mark

a Mark holes

b Remove machine ✗ ✗ ✓
a Drill & clean holes ✓ ✓ ✓
2. Drill & position

b Check setting depth ✓ ✓ ✓

c Place machine ✗ ✓ ✓
d Fixate machine ✓ ✓ ✓
a Rough height adjustment ✓ ✓ ✓
3. Level & Lock

b Fine adjustment / levelling

of weight
✓ ✓ ✓
c Lock spindle to footplate ✓ ✓ ✓
d Lock sleeve or counter
nut to machine
✓ ✓ ✓
a Remove fixating anchors ✓ ✓ ✓
4. Fasten

b Inject mortar ✓ ✓ ✓
c Install anchor ✓ ✓ ✓
d Fasten foot ✓ ✓ ✓
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TABLES
Tables mentioned in the installation manual are listed here.

TEMPERATURE OF INSTALLATION TIMES INSTALLATION TIMES

MORTAR
BASE MATERIAL HIT-V ANCHORS HIT-Z ANCHORS
Table 1 [°C] [°F] t,work t,cure t,work t,cure

-10…-5 14…23 1.5 h 7h - -

> -5…0 > 23…32 50 min 4h - -
> 0…5 > 32…41 25 min 2h - -
> 5…10 > 41…50 15 min 75 min 15 min 75 min
> 10…20 > 50…68 7 min 45 min 7 min 45 min
> 20…30 > 68…86 4 min 30 min 4 min 30 min
> 30…40 > 86…104 3 min 30 min 3 min 30 min

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUE

SPINDLE
SPINDLE SIZE LENGTH OF ENGAGEMENT COUNTER NUT
Table 2 L,E
[mm] [Nm]
M30 30 740
M36 35 1300
M42 40 *
M48 45 *
M56 55 *
M64 65 *
M72 70 *
M80 80 *
M90 90 *

TIGHTENING
ANCHOR
ANCHOR TYPE TYPE TORQUE REQUIRED MORTAR**
Table 3 F PER ANCHOR
[Nm] [ml]
HIT-Z-R M10x135 25 13
HIT-Z-R M10x160 25 13
HIT-Z-R M12x155 40 18
HIT-Z-R M12x196 40 18
HIT-Z-R M16x205 80 34
HIT-Z-R M16x240 80 39
HIT-Z-R M20x250 150 60
HIT-V-R M24x330 200 135

*These values are only valid as guidelines, not exact values due to the geometry of the counter nut.
Exact tightening values cannot be determined, therefore calculation of the seismic foot assume the worst
case that the counter nut is loose during an earthquake.

**Includes filling up the annular gap in the footplate for providing additional horizontal stability. 8
FOOTPLATE DIMENSIONS
SMALL
All dimensions for standard footplate sizes for SMALL footplates.

HXJCFE Footplate XHJSE Footplate Installation dimensions

1) GENERAL (all footplates)

1.1 Mortar HIT-HY 200
1.2 Proof of calculation Design method ACI 318-08 / Chem
1.3 Installation method Hammer drilled hole, Installation condition: Dry
1.4 Base material (Concrete quality) Cracked concrete, C20/25, fc' = 2901 psi; Temp. short/long: 40/24 °C
An improved concrete quality can greatly improve the performance of the used anchors.

HXJCFE150(S) XHJE150(S) XHJE200(S) XHJE250(S)

a b c d
2) DIMENSIONS [mm]
2.1 Dimensions bxa or Ø 150x250 150 200 250
a1xb1; a2xb2
2.2 Position or E 60x104; 143x64 60 80 101
2.3 Thickness footplate B 15 20 20 20
2.4 Height nut & washer f 12.5 10 12.5 16
2.5 Setting depth h 125 120 120 170
2.6 Concrete depth 1 h1 185 180 180 270
2.7 Concrete depth 2 h2 155 150 150 200

3) ANCHORS
3.1 Amount - 4 3 4 4
3.2 Type - HIT-Z-R HIT-Z-R HIT-Z-R HIT-Z-R
3.3 Thread size x Length [mm] M12x155 M10x160 M12x155 M16x205
3.4 Drill diameter [mm] 14 12 14 18
3.5 Tightening torque [Nm] 40 25 40 80
3.6 Mortar per footplate [ml] 68 42 68 128

4) TENSION CAPACITY FT
4.1 Max Tension (FH1|FT1) [kN] 4 | -17 13 | -28 12 | -38 14 | -61
4.2 Reduced Tension (FH2|FT2) [kN] 15 | -11 30 | -13 30 | -30 30 | -55
4.3 No Tension (FH3|FT3) [kN] 22 | 0 - - -

Horizontal Load, FH
kN 5kN 10kN 15kN 20kN 25kN 30kN
kN
Tension capacity, FT

-10kN a
Vertical Force

-20kN b
-30kN
-40kN
c
-50kN
d
-60kN
-70kN
Note: Tension capacity only shown up to FH=30kN, as largest possible spindle to combine with is limited to 30kN. 9
FOOTPLATE DIMENSIONS
LARGE
All dimensions for standard footplate sizes for LARGE footplates.

HXJCFE Footplate XHJSE Footplate Installation dimensions

1) GENERAL (all footplates)

1.1 Mortar HIT-HY 200
1.2 Proof of calculation Design method ACI 318-08 / Chem
1.3 Installation method Hammer drilled hole, Installation condition: Dry
1.4 Base material (Concrete quality) Cracked concrete, C20/25, fc' = 2901 psi; Temp. short/long: 40/24 °C
An improved concrete quality can greatly improve the performance of the used anchors.

HXJCFE300(L) XHJE250(L) XHJE300(L) XHJE350(L) XHJE400(L)

a b c d e
2) DIMENSIONS [mm]
2.1 Dimension bxa or Ø 300x400 250 300 350 400
a1xb1; a2xb2 86x216;
2.2 Position or E 101 121 142 166
200x120
2.3 Thickness footplate B 15 20 20 20 20
2.4 Height nut & washer f 19 16 19 19 23
2.5 Setting depth h 190 190 210 210 285
2.6 Concrete depth 1 h1 290 290 310 310 385
2.7 Concrete depth 2 h2 250 250 270 270 345

3) ANCHORS
3.1 Amount - 4 3 4 6 6
3.2 Type - HIT-Z-R HIT-Z-R HIT-Z-R HIT-Z-R HIT-V-R
3.3 Thread size x Length [mm] M16x240 M16x240 M20x250 M20x250 M24x330
3.4 Drill diameter [mm] 18 18 22 22 28
3.5 Tightening torque [Nm] 80 80 150 150 200
3.6 Mortar per footplate [ml] 140 105 212 318 738

4) TENSION CAPACITY FT
4.1 Max Tension (FH1|FT1) [kN] 14 | -39 14 | -63 28 | -82 41 | -90 58 | -126
4.2 Reduced Tension (FH2|FT2) [kN] 48 | -20 60 | -22 100 | -47 100 | -70 100 | -110
4.3 No Tension (FH3|FT3) [kN] 58 | 0 66 | 0 - - -

Horizontal Load, FH
kN 20kN 40kN 60kN 80kN 100kN
Vertical Load, Tension

kN a
-25kN
capacity, FT

b c
-50kN
-75kN
d
-100kN
-125kN
e
-150kN

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
SILICONE
SILICONE
SILICONE
NBR RUBBER
MAINTENANCE
If the sealing on the sleeve is damaged it must be
replaced. Always use genuine spare parts from
NGI.
If the sealing between the foot and the spindle is
damaged, replace the whole levelling foot and
install a new one. An assembled levelling foot
cannot be disassembled.
Load on the levelling foot must be obtained in order
for the footplate to be hygienically sealed to the
floor.
A levelling foot with floor fixing must always be
tightened as specified in the installation manual.
Tighten if necessary.
If replacement of nuts or washers is necessary
always, use genuine spare parts from NGI. If any
adjustments are necessary, the levelling foot
and the nearest surroundings must be cleaned
carefully to prevent any soil from entering the
sleeve.
STEEL COMPONENT
STEEL COMPONENT
STEEL COMPONENT
STEEL
COMPONENT
CLEANING
Rinse with water (maximum temperature ~40°C on
proteins).
Distribute and cover all surfaces with foaming alkaline
detergent for minimum 10 minutes. All standard
products within the industry can be used. Follow
supplier recommendations for temperature
(maximum 100°C) and Concentration depending
on foaming detergent.
Rinse with hot water (maximum 100°C) with low
medium pressure (approximately 8-12 bar) until it is
visibly clean. Cleaning of the levelling foot including
sealing and dome headed nuts can normally be
done with a spraying nozzle pointing in a
downwards direction approximately 45°. For heavy
duty cleaning a more direct-oriented nozzle can be
necessary. Be careful not to damage the sealing if
high pressure cleaning is used. Keep nozzle at
minimum 200-300mm distance.
Mechanical cleaning may be necessary if the levelling
foot is severely soiled. Cleaning must be executed
with a soft brush or soft plastic scraper together
with a more direct pointing nozzle spray. Steel
scraper, steel brush or other sharp metallic tools are
strictly prohibited, since the sealing’s can be
severely damaged and the steel surfaces will be
scratched.
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
The NGI seismic levelling foot is designed according to 3A and EHEDG guidelines and tested in hygienic wash-
down tests.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

NGI A/S fundamentally adheres to all applicable directives and standards.

All information is based on the current state of knowledge and is subject
to change. We attentive follow the revisions/amendments to these
directives and will design our products accordingly. This ensures that
products from NGI A/S are always in compliance with currently valid
requirements.
Our type of products is not covered by the scope of application of the EC
directive on machinery. For this reason, they cannot be furnished with the
CE marking in accordance with the EC directive on machinery.
NGI A/S, Virkelyst 5-7, 9400 Nørresundby, hereby declare that the listed
materials applied for the products comply with the demands for
materials used within the food and pharmaceutical industry.
Furthermore, we declare that the listed materials applied for the
products comply with the demands for materials used within the food
and pharmaceutical industries.

SEALING RING

STEEL COMPONENT

SEALING RING

STEEL COMPONENT

SEALING RING
STEEL COMPONENT

SEALING RING

STEEL COMPONENT
FOOT SEALING

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Materials, Surface Roughness and Geometry

Metallic surfaces are constructed from Stainless steel, AISI 304/A2 or by
request Stainless steel, AISI 316/A4 and are corrosion resistant under the
specified conditions of use including those of cleaning.
The elastomeric components are constructed from FDA approved NBR
and silicone material. All materials used are considered non-toxic and are
non-absorbent.
All exposed metallic surfaces are finished to maximum surface roughness
values of 1.6 pm Ra. All elastomeric components and sealing washers are
left as molded with no hand trimming and all surfaces are considered
smooth enough to ensure that cleaning is easy.
There are no exposed dissimilar metal-to-metal contact areas in the
construction where galvanic corrosion could occur.
Sealing designs permit access for easy cleaning with no inaccessible
pockets or crevices.

There are no risk of exposed threads and no unsealed metal-to-metal

joints in the finished construction.

All exposed surfaces have a smooth finish such that soil may be cleaned
from the surface using manual cleaning techniques and be free of pits,
folds, cracks, crevices, and other imperfections in the final fabricated
form.

Drain-ability and Installation

The units are designed to be self-draining and contain no horizontal
ledges.

Comprehensive instructions are provided containing detailed information

to ensure compliance with the 3-A and EHEDG design criteria, when the
product is certified.

The 3-A Sanitary Standard 88-00 requires that when machine leveling
feet or supports are properly mounted on the equipment, they shall
provide a minimum clearance between the lowest part of the equipment
and the floor of not less than 4.0 in. (102 mm) if the equipment outlines
an area in which no point is more than 12.5 in. (318 mm) from its nearest
edge. If the equipment outlines an area in which any point is more than
12.5 in. (318mm) from its nearest edge the clearance shall be at least 6
in. (152mm).

The EHEDG guideline recommends a minimum clearance between the

equipment and the floor or wall of 300mm for easy cleaning and
inspection.

When fasteners are required, only domed head screws and dome headed
nuts must be used. The exposed interfaces shall be sealed with sealing
washers and there must be no threads exposed in the installed
configuration of the machine feet.

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Maintenance and Cleaning
Foot bases can be sealed to the floor if required. The instructions make
recommendations not to span over floor imperfections or grout lines without the
addition of proper sealing compounds.
Maximum torque values are specified as appropriate on fastening arrangements to
avoid over-compression of sealing washers and gaskets.
Maintenance instructions are clearly defined and prohibit the use of non-genuine
replacement parts.
Cleaning instructions describe typical cleaning procedures with recommended
maximum temperatures/pressures and stipulate the use of non-abrasive cleaning aids.
The design does not contain dead spaces and avoid accumulation of soil,
microorganism’s insects and other vermin in areas which cannot be easily cleaned.

Adhesives and lubricants

Sealing and thread locking compounds used in the construction are non-toxic in the
cured state.
No lubricants, insulation material or signal transfer liquids are used in the construction.

Standards and directives

EN 1672-2:2005 Food machinery / General design principles/Part 2: Hygiene
requirements.
EN ISO 14 159 2004 Safety of machinery – Hygiene requirements for the design of
machinery.
Document 13 EHEDG guideline on the hygienic design of apparatus for open
processes.
Similar NGI designs meets the criteria for Hygienic Equipment Class I for components
situated in the non-food area and are accessible for easy cleaning without dismantling.
The weighing levelling feet design is according to 3-A Sanitary Standard for Machine
Leveling Feet and Supports.
Certified according to USDA Guidelines “Dairy Equipment and NSF ANSI 3-A 14159-1-
2014” for the sanitary design and fabrication.
New Zealand seismic standard NZS 4219

EU regulations
852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs.
853/2004 specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin.
854/2004 specific rules for the organization of official controls on products of animal
origin intended for human consumption.
1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The declaration of materials concerns the following applications:

Application: STEEL COMPONENT

Material type: Stainless steel, AISI 304/A2 (X5CrNi18-10), Euro norm 1.4301.
By request: Stainless steel, AISI 316/A4 (X 5 CrNiMo 17 12 2), Euro norm
1.4401
Compliance: EN 10204 Type 2.2. NGI A/S states that the product is in compliance with the
order with indication of results of nonspecific inspection.
NGI has got EN 10204 type 3.1 inspection certificates on all material used in
the products but not specified for each foot.
In the directive 94/9/EC, Equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres,
also known as the ATEX directive, equipment without its own potential source
of ignition are not covered, nor shall be marked according to the directive.
However, NGI levelling feet are suitable for use in all ATEX zones.

Application: FOOT SEALING

Material type: NBR By request EPDM
Electrically: Non-conductive
Chemical resistance: High to commonly applied cleaning agents
Color: Black
Hardness: Shore A 80 ± 5
Range of temperature: Min -20 °C to Max 110 °C
Load: Low load capacity

Application: SEALING RING.

Material type: Silicon rubber
Electrically: Non-conductive
Chemical resistance: High to commonly applied cleaning agents
Color: RAL 5010 (blue)
Hardness: Shore A 60 ± 5
Range of temperature: Min -60°C to Max +200 °C
Storage: According to ISO 2230
Compliance: FDA: Guideline 21 CFR 177.2600
RoHS 2: In accordance with the Directive 2011/65/EC OF
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL.
GMP: Good manufacturing process in accordance with 2023/2006 EC.

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SAFETY
The safety information concerns the application of HIT-HY-200-A mortar.

This is a summary of safety information. For further information, please consult NGI or HILTI directly.

(A,B) (B)

Warning
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. (A, B)
H319 Causes serious eye irritation. (B)
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. (B)

P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P333+313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Product Information

– Always keep these instructions together with the product even when given to other persons.
– Check expiration date: See imprint on foil pack manifold (month/year). Do not use expired product.
- Foil pack temperature during usage: 0 °C to 40 °C / 32 °F to 104 °F.
- Base material temperature at time of installation:
HIT-V: between -10 °C and 40 °C / 14 °F and 104 °F.
HIT-Z: between +5°C and 40°C / 41°F and 104°F.
- Conditions for transport and storage: Keep in a cool, dry and dark place between 5 °C and 25 °C / 41
°F and 77 °F.

Notice

The surface of the HIT-Z anchor rod must not be altered in any way.

Improper handling may cause mortar splashes.

– Always wear safety glasses, gloves and protective clothes during installation.
– Never start dispensing without a mixer properly screwed on.–– Attach a new mixer prior to dispensing a
new foil pack (ensure snug fit).
– Use only the type of mixer (HIT-RE-M) supplied with the adhesive. Do not modify the mixer in any way.
– Never use damaged foil packs and/or damaged or unclean foil pack holders (cassettes).

Poor load values / potential failure of fastening points due to inadequate borehole cleaning.
– The boreholes must be free of debris, dust, water, ice, oil, grease and other contaminants prior to
adhesive injection.
– For blowing out the borehole – blow out with oil free air until return air stream is free of noticeable dust.
– For flushing the borehole – flush with water line pressure until water runs clear.

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DISCLAIMER
Where do seismic design values come from?
Seismic design values are gathered from several sources. The United
States Geological Survey (USGS) (www.usgs.gov) lists up seismic design
values from around the world. Furthermore, national standards such as
the NZS 4219 contain country specific seismic design values which are
also taken into consideration. Lastly, the United Facility Criteria (UFC) has
compiled a list of seismic design values specifically for the USA and other
locations around the world.

Why does NGI use NZS 4219 and IBC 2009 instead of national
standards?
NGI uses the New Zealand Standard 4219:2006 (NZS) and International
Building Code 2009 (IBC) for various reasons: First, NGI has compared
several national earthquake standards from around the world and has
concluded that resulting forces of these standards largely depend on
many assumptions made for the calculation of occurring forces during an
earthquake. Although these assumptions are expressed with different
words and different levels of detail, they all result in similar forces when
similar sounding assumptions are made. The NZS4219 was found to be
the most accessible and most comprehensible national code for
estimating forces during an earthquake. Second, the IBC is used to
extend seismic design values for seismic regions around the world. The
IBC calls these values “seismic ground motion values”. Third, NGI’s core
expertise lies in the design and engineering of levelling feet. The NZS and
IBC are used to recommend suitable levelling feet for seismic areas.
Therefore, NGI can give a quantitative estimation of seismic forces to be
expected in a given location under certain assumptions. In any case,
national standard codes need to be followed for any machinery delivered
into seismic areas. NGI’s calculations are to be understood as an
estimation of forces which are not legally binding and need always be
verified by the customer.

Where can I find the exact values and codes used in the seismic
calculation?
The NZS and IBC are both freely available on the internet. NGI uses a
simplified version of the formulas used in the NZS that is tailored
towards bottom restrained equipment. This is to simplify the selection
process of assumptions for the customer. Any values resulting from
these assumptions are rounded up to the next reasonable integer and
serves as an increased safety factor for seismic calculations.

Is my machine seismic certified when I use NGI seismic levelling feet?

NGI seismic levelling feet are designed to fasten machinery and
equipment safely to the ground in case of additionally occurring forces.
This can happen during earthquakes, wind loads or any other expected or
unexpected horizontal and vertical loads. NGI seismic levelling feet are
able to compensate forces up to a given maximum limit, as outlined in
the corresponding datasheet and only when installed as described in the
installation manual. NGI cannot take responsibility for any other
component that is directly or indirectly attached to NGI’s seismic levelling
feet. It is the machine builder’s responsibility to ensure that the machine
as a whole is seismic certified according to the respective national
seismic standard.

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DISCLAIMER
Can NGI also calculate forces for machines with complex geometries?
NGI calculates forces according to a static model in which forces can
occur either directly at the feet or at the machine’s center of gravity. NGI
offers this service for all customers when the machine’s geometry allows
a simplification of the model. In cases when the geometry is perceived to
be too complex (e.g. the center of gravity is almost above the furthest
levelling foot) or not suitable for simplification, NGI reserves the right to
ask the customer for a calculation of forces. In any case, calculations
undertaken by NGI always need to be verified by the customer and do not
replace a detailed seismic calculation or simulation of the machine.

Do I need to use the recommended HILTI anchors?

NGI’s seismic levelling feet are designed to be installed with HIT-V or HIT-
Z anchors by HILTI as outlined in the respective datasheet. The
recommended anchors guarantee that NGI’s seismic levelling feet can
sustain the combination of vertical pull forces and horizontal shear
forces. If seismic levelling feet are used in combination with any other
anchors than the recommended ones, the strength of the seismic feet
cannot be guaranteed and must be calculated by the customer.

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