Goulds Pumps 3500XD - IOM - Manual (Page 22)

GROUT BASEPLATE
1. Clean areas of baseplate that will contact grout. Do
not use oil-based cleaners because grout will not bond
to it. Refer to grout manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Build dam around foundation. Thoroughly wet
foundation (Fig. 14).
3. Pour grout through grout hold in baseplate, up to level
of dam. Remove air bubbles from grout as it is poured
into place. Non-shrink grout is recommended
(Fig. 14).
4. Allow grout to set.
5. Fill remainder of baseplate with grout. Remove air as
before (Fig. 15).
6. Allow grout to set at least 48 hours.
7. Tighten foundation bolts.
ALIGNMENT CHECK
Re-check alignment before continuing, using methods
previously described.
PIPING
GENERAL
s
! WARNING
Never draw piping into place by forcing at the flanged
connections of the pump. This may impose dangerous
strains on the unit and cause misalignment between
pump and driver. Pipe strain will adversely affect the
operation of the pump resulting in damage to the
equipment and/or physical injury.
1. All piping must be supported independently of, and
line up naturally with, the pump flanges.
2. Piping runs should be as short as possible to minimize
friction losses.
3. DO NOT connect piping to pump until grout has
hardened and pump and driver hold-down bolts have
been tightened.
4. The piping should be arranged to allow pump flushing
prior to removal of the unit.
5. After connecting the piping to pump
· Rotate shaft several times by hand to be sure that
there is no binding and all parts are free.
· Check alignment per the alignment procedure
outlined previously to determine absence of pipe
strain. If pipe strain exists, correct piping.
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3500XD IOM 8/07
Fig. 14
Fig. 15