Xylem e-MPA Instruction Manual page 24

4 Installation
the foundation should be laid on a suitable insulating base. The size of the insulating
panels should be determined by an experienced specialist.
• The mounting surface must have set and must be completely horizontal and even.
• Observe the weights indicated.
4.3.1.1 Install the pump set
Check the following:
• The suction lift line has been laid with a rising slope, at positive suction head line with a
downward slope towards the pump.
• The nominal diameters of the pipelines are at least equal to the nominal diameters of
the pump ports.
• The pipelines have been anchored in close proximity to the pump and connected
without transmitting any stresses or strains.
CAUTION:
Welding beads, scale and other impurities in the piping damage the pump.
• Free the piping from any impurities.
• If necessary, install a filter.
Check that the foundation has been prepared in accordance with the dimensions given in
the outline drawing/general arrangement drawing.
1. Baseplate (pump set)
2. Shims
3. Foundation bolts
Figure 7: Pump base and anchor holes
1. Position the pump set on the foundation and level it with the help of a spirit level that is
placed on the discharge port.
The permissible deviation is 0.005" /ft.
2. Remove the plugs covering the ports.
3. Align the pump and piping flanges on both sides of the pump. Check the alignment of
the bolts.
4. Fasten the piping with bolts to the pump. Do not force the piping into place.
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e-MPA, e-MPR, e-MPD Horizontal Multistage Pump INSTRUCTION MANUAL