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pump shaft does not begin to sag, do not leave the shaft in the same position each
time.
4.
Fresh lubricant must be applied to bearings upon removal of equipment from
storage.
3. INSTALLATION
3.1 LOCATION
Several factors should be considered when selecting a location for the unit (pump, base, drive
and coupling). The unit should be accessible for both inspection and maintenance. Headroom
should be provided for the use of crane, hoist or other necessary lifting devices. The pump
should be located as close as possible to the liquid supply so that the suction line Is short and
direct. Location should be requiring a minimum of elbows and fittings in the discharge line to
minimize the friction losses. The unit should be protected against flooding.
3.2 FOUNDATION.
The foundation should be sufficiently substantial to absorb vibration and to form a permanent
rigid support for the base plate.
foundation, locate anchor bolts as per the outline drawing. Allow for3/4 inch to 1 ½ inch of grout
between foundation and base plate. The top surface of the foundation should be roughened to
provide a good bond for the grout.
. Base plate.
2. Shims or wedges. 3. Grout 4. Foundation. 5. Dam.
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3.3
MOUNTING
Following is the set of step wise instructions to be followed for Pump-Motor-Base frame
mounted units on their respective foundations.
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P a g e
is most widely used for foundation. Before pouring the
Concrete
6. Bolt
D E C C A N I N D U S T R I E S
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