Build the site-requirement sheet
Record operating footprint, service clearances, door and roof access, heaviest component, point loads, center of gravity, anchors, floor condition, voltage, phase, full-load and inrush demand, air, gases, water, drainage, HVAC, extraction, network and environmental limits.
Plan the physical route
Survey gates, roads, bridge and height constraints, dock, doors, turns, slopes, slab transitions and overhead obstructions. Shipping dimensions may differ from operating dimensions. Rigging and carrier teams need verified weight, lift points and disassembly state.
Permits and professional review
Oversize transport, electrical work, structural modifications, fire systems, gas, extraction and occupancy changes can involve different authorities. Use current state and local sources and qualified professionals; MBB's state guides are educational starting points, not permits or engineering approvals.
Commissioning and acceptance
Define who levels, anchors, connects, starts, calibrates, proves safety and runs the acceptance part. Capture machine condition before shutdown and after installation. Keep backups, parameters, manuals, service contacts, training records and a signed acceptance record.
Questions manufacturers ask
Can the nameplate determine electrical scope?
It is necessary but not sufficient. The manufacturer's installation manual and a qualified electrical review should resolve service, protection, transformer and code requirements.
Who owns startup?
Assign it in writing among seller, OEM or service provider, rigger, electrician, integrator and buyer.
Should the machine be paid before it moves?
Payment, title, inspection and release terms are contractual decisions. Use a written agreement and professional advice for the specific transaction.
Primary sources and further reading
MBB uses these sources for general process and safety context. A link is not an endorsement, affiliation or substitute for current manufacturer documentation.