Xylem Fire Pump Package Pumping Systems S13421 REV.B - Manual (Page 5)

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2.1 LOCATION
2.1.1 Locate the pumping system in a clean, well venti-
lated and properly drained location. It is recom-
mended that the location selected facilitates ease
of inspection, maintenance and service. Outside
installations require protection from freezing.
2.2 FOUNDATION
2.2.1 This unit is built to give you years of service;
install it properly and provide a suitable founda-
tion. A base of concrete weighing 2-1/2 times the
weight of the unit is recommended. (Check the
shipping ticket for unit weight.) Tie the concrete
pad in with the finished floor. Use foundation
bolts and larger pipe sleeves to give room for final
bolt location.
2.2.2 Fire pump packages with electrical conduit below
surface may require corrosion protection ap-
proved for the condition.
2.2.3 Place the unit on its concrete foundation, sup-
porting it with steel wedges or shims. These
wedges or shims should be put on both sides of
each anchor-bolt and midway between bolts, to
provide a means of leveling the base.
2.2.4 After the frame has been leveled and securely
bolted to the pad, a good grade of grout should
be installed beneath the base. A suggested mix-
ture for grout is: one part Portland Cement and
two or three parts plain, sharp sand mixed with
water until it will pour easily. Commercial grout
mixtures with suspended iron particles are avail-
able. Wet the concrete base before pouring grout.
Build a strong form around the foundation to con-
tain grout. Allow the grout to flow around wedges
& shims and beneath the entire length of the base
flange.
2.3 PIPING CONNECTIONS
2.3.1 Make all necessary system piping connections.
Be sure to eliminate any pipe strain on the unit.
Support all pipes independently by use of pipe
hangers near the unit. Line up the vertical and
horizontal piping so that the bolt holes of the
flanges match. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SPRING
THE SUCTION OR DISCHARGE LINES INTO
POSITION. Refer to assembly drawing for cus-
tomer piping connections.
2.3.2 As a rule, ordinary wire or band hangers are not
adequate to maintain alignment. It is very impor-
tant to provide a strong, rigid support for the suc-
tion line. A saddle hanger is recommended.
2.4 SWITCH / ALARM CONNECTIONS
2.4.1 Wire tamper switches, if applicable, to control
center. Refer to tamper switch manufacturers
installation instructions.
2.4.2 Wire sprinkler line water flow alarm switch, if
applicable. Refer to switch manufacturer installa-
tion instructions.
2.4.3 Refer to fire pump panel and jockey pump panel
wiring diagrams for additional switch/alarm
connections.
2.5 MISCELLANEOUS CONNECTIONS
2.5.1 Certain items are shipped loose and are intended
to be field installed. Items that may be shipped
loose are: hose header and valves, muffler, 10ft
fuel tank vent pipe, ball drip valve. If applicable
these items are to be installed per the require-
ments of NFPA 20 and equipment manufacturer
instructions.
SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION
DANGER: Heavy load, may drop if not lifted
properly. Do not lift the entire unit by compo-
nent eyebolts. Eyebolts on fire pump enclosures are
used for factory assembly only and are not intended
to lift the complete package. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERI-
OUS PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR PROP-
ERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING: Electrical conduit installed below
the surface may require a corrosion resistant
protective coating to prevent conduit corrosion and
electrical shock. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.