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Installation | Receiving Pump | Storage | Location
Setting Baseplate/Pedestal | Alignment Procedure

INSTALLATION

RECEIVING PUMP

Check pump for shortages and damage immedi-
ately upon arrival. (An absolute must!) Prompt 
reporting to the carrier's agent, with notations 
made on the freight bill, will expedite satisfactory 
adjustment by the carrier.

Pumps and drivers are normally shipped from the 
factory, mounted on a baseplate. Couplings may 
either be completely assembled or have the 
coupling hubs mounted on the shafts and the 
connecting members removed. When the connect-
ing members are not assembled, they will be 
packaged in a separate container and shipped with 
the pump or attached to the baseplate.

Shafts are in alignment when the unit is shipped; 
however, due to shipping, the pumps may arrive 
misaligned and, therefore, alignment must be 
established during installation. SAM Engineering 
has determined that proper and correct alignment 
can only be made by accepted assembly practices. 
Refer to the following paragraphs on "Foundation", 
"Setting Baseplate", "Grouting Procedure", 
"Alignment Procedure", and "Doweling".

STORAGE

Short term: (Less than 6 months) SAM Engineering 
normal packing procedure is designed to protect 
the pump during shipping.  Upon receipt, store in 
a covered and dry location.

Long term: (More than 6 months) Preservative 
treatment of  bearings and machined surfaces will 
be required.  Rotate shaft several times every 3 
months.  Refer to driver, coupling and seal 
manufacturers for their long-term storage 
procedures.  Store in a covered, dry location.

LOCATION

The pump should be installed as near the suction 
supply as possible, with the shortest and most 
direct suction pipe practical. The total dynamic 
suction lift (static lift plus friction losses in suction 
line) should not exceed the limits for which the 
pump was sold.

The pump must be primed before starting. 
Whenever possible, the pump should be located 
below the fluid level to facilitate priming and 
assure a steady flow of  liquid. This condition 
provides a positive suction head on the pump. It is 
also possible to prime the pump by pressurising 
the suction vessel.

When installing the pump, consider its location in 
relation to the system to assure that sufficient Net 
Positive Suction Head (NPSH) at pump suction is 
provided. Available NPSH must always equal or 
exceed the required NPSH of  the pump.

The pump should be installed with sufficient acces-
sibility for inspection and maintenance. A clear 
space with ample headroom should be allowed for 
the use of  an overhead crane or hoist sufficiently 
strong to lift the unit.

NOTE: Allow sufficient space to be able to disman-
tle pump without disturbing the pump inlet and 
discharge piping.

Select a dry place above the floor level wherever 
possible. 

Make sure there is a suitable power source avail-
able for the pump driver.  If  motor driven, electri-
cal characteristics should be identical to those 
shown on motor data plate.

SETTING BASEPLATE/PEDESTAL

The foundation surface will support the pump and 
driver with shims and plates under the baseplate 
at the foundation bolts.  The foundation should be 
smooth and level at these points to distribute the 
load evenly on the shims.  A thin metal plate 
levelled in a puddle of  mortar or grout is often the 
easiest way to achieve this level and smooth 
surface.  Use thick shims wherever possible to 
reduce the number of  shims used. 

ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE

The pump and driver have been checked at the 
factory to determine that field alignment dimen-
sionally can be made.  Shims and dowels are 
packaged separately and shipped with the pump.  
It is mandatory that the unit be field aligned since 
any baseplate, regardless of  size or style, can be 
warped in shipment or when installed on a founda-
tion.  Generally, any type of  coupling can be used 
if  aligned properly.

SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING

When installing the pump piping, be sure to 
observe the following precautions:

a)  Both the suction and discharge piping should  
 

be independently supported near the pump   

 

and properly aligned so that no strain is  

 

 

transmitted to the pump when the flange bolts  

 

are tightened.  Use pipe hangers or other    

 

supports at necessary intervals to provide    

 supports.

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Summary of Contents for CSR

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ... 7 MAINTENANCE 8 GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND PERIODIC INSPECTION 8 MAINTENANCE TIME TABLE 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9 11 NOTE The information contained in this book is intended to assist operating personnel by providing information on the characteristics of the purchased equipment It does not relieve the user of their responsibility of using accepted engineering practices in the installation operation and ma...

Page 3: ...ERIAL NUMBER Composed of certain groups of numbers All groups are necessary for identification TYPICAL EXAMPLE P 2081 98 2 MODEL CSR followed by SIZE Composed of three 3 groups of number EXAMPLE 4 x 3 x 11 First number 4 is the ASA suction flange size in inches second number 3 is the ASA discharge flange size in inches the third number 11 is the nominal maximum impeller diameter in inches 3 IMPELL...

Page 4: ...s condition provides a positive suction head on the pump It is also possible to prime the pump by pressurising the suction vessel When installing the pump consider its location in relation to the system to assure that sufficient Net Positive Suction Head NPSH at pump suction is provided Available NPSH must always equal or exceed the required NPSH of the pump The pump should be installed with suffi...

Page 5: ...n piping observe the following precautions a If the pump is operating under static lift conditions a foot valve may be installed in the suction line to avoid the necessity of priming each time the pump is started This valve should be of the flapper type rather than the multiple spring type sized to avoid excessive friction in the suction line Under all other conditions a check valve if used should...

Page 6: ...sion or corrosion of the shaft or shaft sleeve and rapid packing or mechanical seal deterioration they can even plug the stuffing box flushing and lubrication system The stuffing box must be supplied at all times with a source of clean clear liquid to flush and lubricate the pack ing or seal The most important consideration is to establish the optimum flushing pressure that will keep contaminants ...

Page 7: ...mp NOTE If the pump does not prime properly or loses prime during start up it should be shut down and the condition corrected before the procedure is repeated 5 Pumps moving high temperature liquids Open the warm up valve to circulate liquid for preheating Close the valve after the pump is warmed up 6 Start the pump driver turbines and engines may require warming up consult the manufacturer s inst...

Page 8: ...ings are running hot over 180 it may be the result of too much lubricant If changing the lubricant does not correct the condition disassemble and inspect the bearings Check grease lubricated bearings for saponification This condition is usually incurred by the infiltra tion of water or other fluid past the bearing shaft seals and can be noticed immediately upon inspec tion since it gives the greas...

Page 9: ...on will cause pump damage Dismantle pump or use piping hand hole to clean impeller Not enough liquid delivered 8 Air leaks in suction piping 9 Air leaks in stuffing box 10 Speed too low 11 Discharge system head too high 12 Suction lift too high 13 Impeller partially plugged 14 Cavitation insufficient NPSH depending on installation 15 Defective impeller 16 Defective packing If liquid pumped is wate...

Page 10: ... enough pressure 21 Speed too low 22 Air leaks in suction piping 23 Mechanical defects 24 Obstruction in liquid passages 25 Air or gases in liquid Test in laboratory reducing pressure on liquid to pressure in suction line Watch for bubble formation 26 Excessive impeller clearance 27 Too small impeller diameter probable cause if none of the above See item 5 See item 8 See items 15 16 and 17 Dismant...

Page 11: ...See item 14 See items 15 16 and 17 See item 18 Use larger driver Consult factory for recommended size Test liquid for viscosity and specific gravity See item 6 Release gland pressure Tighten reasonably If sealing liquid does not flow while pump operates replace packing If packing is wearing too quickly replace scored shaft sleeves and keep liquid seeping for lubrication Check alignment Examine pum...

Page 12: ...SAM Engineering Pty Ltd 24 Duncan Road Lilianton Boksburg South Africa Tel 27 0 11 823 4250 Fax 27 0 11 823 4943 Email pumps sameng co za www sameng co za ...

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