Finish Thompson UC (S/N 125040 and lower) - Manual (Page 8)

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Foundation
1. The foundation that the pump will be sitting on should be strong enough to
support the pump as well as absorb any vibration that the pump will produce.
A concrete platform should be acceptable. Bolts embedded in the concrete
can be placed by using a template or drawing (see figure 5). The use of a
pipe sleeve larger than the bolt will compensate for base movement for
final bolt location.
2. You must allow a gap no greater than 1 1/2 inches between the base and founda-
tion for grouting.
figure 5
Base plate
1. The base plate of the ULTRAChem must be placed on the foundation using two sets of wedges or shims. These
shims should be placed on each side of the foundation bolts. Provide enough clearance for proper grouting.
2. Remove any water or other debris from the anchor bolt holes prior to grouting.
3. Carefully lower the base plate onto the foundation bolts.
4. Level the base plate to within 1/8-inch over the length and 1/16-inch over the width. This can be done by
adjusting the wedges.
5. Hand tighten the bolts.
Grout the base plate
1. Ensure that the area that is to be grouted is clean. Follow instructions from the grout manufacturer.
2. Erect a dam around the foundation. Insure that the foundation is thoroughly wetted.
3. Pour grout in the dam and completely fill under and around the base plate to the level of the dam. Make sure that any air
bubbles are removed as it is poured. It is recommended that non-shrinking grout be used.
4. Permit the grout to set at least 48 hours.
5. Tighten the foundation bolts.
CAUTION: Do not operate the pump until it is securely fastened!
grout
concrete
9. Slowly and evenly turn the jackscrews counterclockwise to allow the wet end to slowly slide into the motor adapter. When the
jackscrews are fully retracted, lift the wet end slightly and slide it onto the motor adapter’s locating flange.
10. Bolt the wet end to the motor adapter by reinstalling the (4) ½” hex head cap screws (item 15) and torque evenly to 75 ft-lbs
(102 N-m).