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BP USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 85392725 10-09 (E)
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4 INSTALLATION
Equipment operated in hazardous locations
must comply with the relevant explosion protection
regulations. See section 1.6.4, Products used in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
4.1 Location
The pump should be placed so that it is easily
accessible for inspection during operation while
giving due attention to the desirability of simplifying
the suction and discharge piping layout.
There should be ample place to allow the use of an
overhead crane or other lifting device with sufficient
capacity to lift the heavy parts of the unit. Refer to the
general arrangement drawing for the pump set.
4.2 Part assemblies
On baseplated pump sets the coupling elements are
supplied loose. It is the responsibility of the installer
to ensure that the pump set is finally lined up as
detailed in section 4.5.2, Alignment methods.
4.3 Foundation
There are many methods of installing
pump units to their foundations. The correct method
depends on the size of the pump unit, its location and
noise and vibration limitations. Non-compliance with
the provision of correct foundation and installation
may lead to failure of the pump and, as such, would
be outside the terms of the warranty.
Ensure the following are met:
a) The baseplate should be mounted onto a firm
foundation, either an appropriate thickness of
quality concrete or sturdy steel framework. It
should NOT be distorted or pulled down onto the
surface of the foundation, but should be
supported to maintain the original alignment.
b) Install the baseplate onto packing pieces evenly
spaced and adjacent to foundation bolts.
c) Level with shims between baseplate and packing
pieces.
d) The pump and driver have been aligned before
dispatch however the alignment of pump and motor
half coupling must be checked. If this is incorrect, it
indicates that the baseplate has become twisted
and should be corrected by re-shimming.
e) If not supplied, guarding shall be fitted as necessary
to meet the requirements of ISO 12100 and EN953.
4.4 Grouting
Grouting provides solid contact between the pump unit
and foundation, prevents lateral movement of vibrating
equipment and dampens resonant vibrations.
4.4.1 Foundation
Preparation
a) Chip the surface of the foundation by about 10 to
20 mm (0.40 to 0.80 in). The surface of
foundation will be reasonably rough but not so
rough as to interfere with proper placing of the
grout.
b) Construct mortar beds in order to install the
parallel liners as shown on Fig. 4-3. For the
position of parallel liners see Fig. 4-1 and Fig. 4-
2.
Fig. 4-1
Fig. 4-2
c) Install the parallel liners on the mortar beds,
close to the anchor bolt holes as shown on Fig.
4-3. And adjust the level of parallel liners before
the mortar has solidified.
Levering point
Liner Base plate
Foundation
Levering point
Anchor bolt
Parallel liners
Taper liners
30-50mm (1.25-2in)
Base plate
Foundation