Goulds Pumps 3296M - IOM - Manual (Page 16)

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3296 M Group 6/05
LEVEL BASEPLATE
1. Place 2 sets of wedges or shims on the foundation,
one set on each side of every foundation bolt. The
wedges should extend .75 in. (20 mm) to 1.5 in.
(40 mm) above the foundation, to allow for
adequate grouting. This will provide even support
for the baseplate once it is grouted.
2. Remove water and/or debris from anchor bolt
holes/sleeves prior to grouting. If the sleeve
type bolts are being used, fill the sleeves with rags to
prevent grout from entering.
3. Carefully lower baseplate onto foundation bolts.
4. Level baseplate to within .125 in.(3mm) over the length of
the base and .062 in. (1.5 mm) over the width of the base
by adjusting shims or wedges.
5. Hand tighten bolts.
ALIGNMENT AND ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
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! WARNING
Before beginning any alignment procedure make
sure driver power is locked out. Failure to lock out
driver power can result in serious personal injury.
The points at which alignment is checked and adjusted
are:
l Initial Alignment is done prior to operation when
the pump and the driver are at ambient temperature.
l Final Alignment is done after operation when the
pump and driver are at operating temperature.
Alignment is achieved by adding or removing shims
from under the feet of the driver and shifting
equipment horizontally as needed.
NOTE: Proper alignment is the responsibility of
the installer of the unit.
Accurate alignment of the equipment must be attained.
Trouble-free operation can be accomplished by following these
procedures:.
ALIGNMENT CHECKS
Initial Alignment (Cold Alignment)
l Before Grouting Baseplate- To ensure alignment can be
obtained.
l After Grouting Baseplate - To ensure no changes to
alignment have occurred during grouting process.
l After Connecting Piping -To ensure that pipe strains haven’t
altered alignment. If changes have occurred, alter piping to
remove pipe strains on pump flanges.
Final Alignment (Hot Alignment)
l After First Run -To obtain correct alignment when both
pump and driver are at operating temperature. Thereafter,
alignment should be checked periodically in accordance with
plant operating and maintenance procedures.
Fig. 5A Fig. 5B