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Motor mounting position (foot mounted, flange mounted, horizontal, vertical, etc.).
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When selecting the coupling, nominal motor power and operating speed must be taken into account.
2.3.2. Preparation for Installation
Before installing the pump:
Clean the suction and discharge flanges thoroughly.
Remove the protective coating from the pump shaft.
If the pump has been in temporary storage remove all the grease from the bearings with grease lubricated or remove
the oil from the bearing house if the pump is oil-lubricated, then clean the bearings with a suitable cleaning fluid and
relubricate (NOTE: This is not necessary for the pumps with life time grease lubricated bearings).
2.3.3. Installation Site
The pump must be installed in a frost and dust-free, well-ventilated and non-explosive environment.
The pump should be installed such that there is space for access, ventilation, maintenance and there is sufficient
space above the pump for it to be lifted.
The suction pipe should be kept as short as possible.
2.3.3.1. Foundation
The greatest care must be taken in preparing the foundation and mounting the pump set. Incorrect
installation will result in premature wear of pump components and break down of the pump.
The foundation should be heavy enough to reduce vibrations and rigid enough to avoid any twisting or misalignment.
Make sure the concrete foundation has set firm and solid before mounting the pumpset. The surface of the foundation
should be truly horizontal and perfectly flat.
2.3.3.2. Installation
Place the pumpset on the concrete and by adding or removing shims under the baseplate align the discharge flange
horizontally by using a sprit level on it as shown on Fig.2. Make sure it is completely horizontal.
Slightly tighten the anchor bolts.
Check the coupling alignment as explained in section 2.3.4.
Fig. 2. Foundation, baseplate and fitting the shims
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