Goulds Pumps AF (Axial Flow) (6"-36) MXR Bearings" - Manual (Page 17)

AF (6-36) IOM 15
INSTALLATION
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION ......................................................... 15
LOCATION/FOUNDATION ........................................................................... 15
SUB-BASE INSTALLATIONS ...................................................................... 16
PIPE HUNG INSTALLATIONS ..................................................................... 19
CONNECTION OF PIPING ............................................................................ 20
DRIVE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES ........................................................... 21
IMPELLER ALIGNMENT .............................................................................. 28
ROTATION CHECK ...................................................................................... 29
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
AF units are usually shipped completely assembled.
Check all bolts and nuts on the entire unit and make
sure they are securely tightened.
If necessary install and adjust drive components per
manufacturer’s recommendations
Equipment that will operate in a potentially
explosive environment must be installed in
accordance with the following instructions.
All equipment being installed must be
properly grounded to prevent unexpected
static electric discharge. If not, a static
electric discharge may occur when the pump
is drained and disassembled for
maintenance purposes.
LOCATION/FOUNDATION
AF pump shall be located in a clean, dry area free from
flooding. The area should provide adequate space for
operation, maintenance, inspection and repair,
considering complete disassembly and handling of
equipment. The pump should have a supply of clean
liquid for packing or mechanical seal lubrication. The
pump shall be positioned to provide the most efficient
pipeline system.
The AF pumps covered by these instructions may be
designed to hang in the piping system, furnished with
spring loaded sub-base bolts, or have a sub-base
designed to be anchor bolted and grouted to the
foundation.
The foundation must be substantial enough to absorb
any vibration and form a permanent, rigid support for the
pumping unit to the degree that there shall not be any
adverse movement or settling over a long period of time.
Foundations for anchor bolted and grouted sub-bases
are typically concrete with anchor bolts cast in to secure
the pump.
The most commonly used foundation bolts are the
sleeve-type (Fig 4) and J type (Fig. 5).
Both designs permit movement for final bolt adjustment.
Anchor bolts should be located in the concrete by a
template dimensioned from the pump installation
drawing. The top of the sleeve-type bolt should be
temporarily sealed with waste material to prevent
concrete from entering during the concrete pouring
operation.
Fig. 4
BASEPLATE
SLEEVE
BOLT
DAM
SHIMS
3