IOM/GK(P)/CONICAL ISSUE DATE: 10.11.2015
Page 16 LAST REV. DATE: 01.08.2019
KBL representative, KBL Dealer and the transport company who delivered
the pump.
When unloading pump units, lift equally at four or more points from the
base.
DO NOT LIFT ONLY THE DRIVER OR PUMP.
3.1.3 Preparation
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Before installing the pump, clean the suction and discharge flanges
thoroughly.
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Remove the protective coating from the pump shaft.
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If the pump has been in storage and prepared for storage in the manner
outlined previously, remove all the grease from the bearings. The
bearings should then be flushed with carbon tetrachloride or kerosene
and relubricated. Make sure rust preventives on liquid wetted
components cleaned thoroughly prior to pump put into service. Failing to
this may result into hazardous condition by reaction with pumping media.
3.1.4 Location
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The pump should be installed as near the liquid source as possible, with
the shortest and most direct suction pipe practically. HIS Guidelines for
piping system arrangement should be followed for trouble free long life
service of pump.
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The pump should be installed with sufficient accessibility for inspection
and maintenance. Ample space and head room should be allowed for the
use of an overhead crane or hoist sufficiently strong to lift the unit.
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Make sure there is a suitable power source available for the pump driver.
If motor driven, electrical characteristics should be identical to those
shown on motor data / name plate.
3.1.5 Foundation
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The foundation should be strong enough to reduce vibrations and rigid
enough to avoid any twisting or misalignment.
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The foundation should be poured without interruptions to within 20 to
40 mm of the finished height. The top surface of the foundation should
be well scored and glued before the concrete sets. This provides a
bonding surface for the grout. Foundation bolts should be set in concrete
as shown in Foundation plan / General Arrangement drawing. Allow
enough bolt length for grout, shims, lower base plate flange, nuts and
washers. The foundation should be allowed to cure for several days
before the base plate is shimmed and grouted.
3.1.6 Base plate setting
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Use blocks and shims under base for support at foundation bolts and
midway between bolts, to position base approximately 25 mm above the
concrete foundation with studs extending through hole in the base plate.
