IJ PUMP OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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BO2660-01
2.3 PREINSTALLATION
Poor location and use of inadequate standards for the preparation of the foundation adversely affect
pump life. A good foundation is particularly important since it can be a primary factor in preventing
vibration, a major cause of wear and failure of the pump.
2.3.1 SELECTING A LOCATION
When locating the pump, consideration should be given to the following factors that bear on its
operation and maintenance.
1. Head, end, and side room necessary for overhaul, removal, and inspection; also space for
maneuvering hoisting equipment.
2. Shortest practicable distance between source of liquid and suction flange on pump.
3. Sufficient net positive suction head (NPSH) at suction flange of pump.
2.3.2 PREPARING THE FOUNDATION
The foundation may consist of any material sufficiently heavy to afford a permanently rigid support
to the full area of the baseplate or soleplate and to absorb all normal strains and shocks that may be
imposed in service. Points that should be considered when preparing a foundation are as follows:
1. A concrete foundation built up from solid ground has proven the most satisfactory.
2. A minimum space as given in OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS should be left between the
underside of the baseplate flange and the top of the foundation for grouting.
3. A concrete foundation should be poured early to allow ample curing time before bearing the
pump load.
4. Foundation bolts must fit the holes and the locations in the baseplate or soleplate according to
the OUTLINE drawing in the back of this manual. Each bolt may be threaded all the way
from the foundation to the baseplate, permitting it to be used as a jackscrew when leveling the
pump unit.
5. A pipe sleeve, approximately 3 diameters larger than the foundation bolt, should ring each
bolt. After the concrete is poured, the pipe sleeves are held firmly in place but the bolts may
be bent to conform to the holes in the baseplate or soleplate. For a detailed illustration of this
installation, see FOUNDATION BOLT below.
6. A pump unit to be anchored to steel work or similar structure should bear directly on support
beams or walls and be supported so as to prevent distortion of the baseplate and misalignment
due to yielding or springing of either the structure or the baseplate.
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