Xylem 9100 Series Base Mounted Centrifugal Fire Pumps AC8585 REV.C - Manual (Page 8)

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8. FOUNDATION
A substantial foundation and footing should
be built to suit local conditions. The
foundation must be substantial enough to
absorb vibration. (Hydraulic Institute
Standards recommends the foundation weigh
at least five (5) times the weight of the pump
unit.) It must form a permanent and rigid
support for the baseplate. This is important in
maintaining the alignment of the flexibly
coupled unit.
The foundation should be poured without
interruption to within 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches of the
finished height. The top surface of the
foundation should be well scored and
grooved before the concrete sets; this
provides a bonding surface for the grout.
Foundation bolts should be set in concrete as
shown in Figure 4. An optional 4-inch long
tube around the bolts at the top of the
concrete will allow some flexibility in bolt
alignment to match the holes in the base
plate. Allow enough bolt length for grout,
shims, lower base plate flange, nuts and
washers. The foundation should be allowed
to cure for several days before the base plate
is shimmed and grouted.
FIGURE 4 – FOUNDATION
9. BASE PLATE SETTING (BEFORE PIPING)
NOTE: This procedure assumes that a
concrete foundation has been prepared with
anchor or hold down bolts extending up ready
to receive unit. It must be understood that
pump and motor have been mounted and
rough aligned at the factory. If motor is
recommendations. AC Fire Pump
Systems cannot assume responsibility for
final alignment.
NOTE:
TO KEEP SHIMS IN
PLACE ALLOW GROUT
TO FLOW AROUND
HOLD DOWN LUGS.
ALLOW 1" FOR
SHIMS. PLACE ON
BOTH SIDES OF
ANCHOR BOLTS.
GROUT ONLY TO
TOP OF BASE RAIL.
PUMP BASE
RAIL
GROUT
APPROX.
1" GAP
CONCRETE
FOUNDATION
LEVELING OF PUMP BASE
ON CONCRETE FOUNDATION.
FIGURE 5 – SETTING BASE PLATE AND
GROUTING
a. Use blocks and shims under base for
support at anchor bolts and midway
between bolts, to position base
approximately 1" above the concrete
foundation, with studs extending through
holes in the base plate.
b. By adding or removing shims under the
base, level and plumb the pump shaft and
flanges. The base plate does not have to
be level.
c. Draw anchor nuts tight against base, and
observe pump and motor shafts or
coupling hubs for alignment. (Temporarily
remove coupling guard for checking
alignment.)
FOUNDATION
BOLT
PIPE SLEEVE
d. If alignment needs improvement, add
shims or wedges at appropriate positions
under base, so that retightening of anchor
nuts will shift shafts into closer alignment.
Repeat this procedure until a reasonable
alignment is reached.
(OPTIONAL)
WASHER
BUILT-UP CONCRETE
FOUNDATION
NOTE: Reasonable alignment is defined as
that which is mutually agreed upon by pump
contractor and the accepting facility (final
operator). Final alignment procedures are
covered under “Alignment Procedures.”
e. Check to make sure the piping can be
aligned to the pump flanges without
placing pipe strain on either flange.
f. Grout in base plate completely (See
“Grouting Procedure”) and allow grout to
dry thoroughly before attaching piping to
pump. (24 hours is sufficient time with
approved grouting procedure.)
to be field mounted, consult factory for