Goulds Pumps 3796 i-FRAME - IOM - Manual (Page 29)

Foundation requirements
Requirements
• The foundation must be able to absorb any type of vibration and form a permanent, rigid support for
the pump unit.
• The location and size of the foundation bolt holes must match those shown on the assembly drawing
provided with the pump data package.
• The foundation must weigh between two and three times the weight of the pump.
• Provide a flat, substantial concrete foundation in order to prevent strain and distortion when you
tighten the foundation bolts.
• Sleeve-type and J-type foundation bolts are most commonly used. Both designs allow movement for
the final bolt adjustment.
Sleeve-type bolts
1
2
3
4
5
6
1. Baseplate
2. Shims or wedges
3. Foundation
4. Sleeve
5. Dam
6. Bolt
J-type bolts
1
3
2
4
5
1. Baseplate
2. Shims or wedges
3. Foundation
4. Dam
5. Bolt
Installation (Continued)
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