Installation and connection
5
Installation and connection
For pumps in potentially explosive atmospheres (
→
ATEX
additional manual).
NOTE
Material damage due to distortion or passage of electrical
current in the bearing!
Do not make any structural modifications to the pump
assembly or pump casing.
Do not carry out any welding work on the pump assembly
or pump casing.
NOTE
Material damage caused by dirt!
Do not remove the transport seals until immediately before
installing the pump.
Do not remove any covers or transport and sealing covers
until immediately before connecting the pipes to the pump.
5.1
Preparing for installation
5.1.1
Check operating conditions
Ensure the required operating conditions are met:
–
Resistance of body and seal material to the medium
(
→
resistance lists).
–
Required ambient conditions
9.2.1 Ambient conditions, Page 32).
5.1.2
Preparing the installation site
Ensure the installation site meets the following conditions:
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Pump is freely accessible from all sides
–
Sufficient space for the installation/removal of the pipes
and for maintenance and repair work, especially for the
removal and installation of the pump and the motor
–
Pump not exposed to external vibration (damage to
bearings)
–
No corrosive exposure
–
Frost protection
5.1.3
Prepare foundation and surface
Aids, tools, materials:
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Steel shims
–
Spirit level
Installation options:
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With concrete foundation
–
With steel foundation frames
–
Without foundation
1. Ensure the foundation and surface meet the following con-
ditions:
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Level and horizontal
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Clean (no oil, dust or other impurities)
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Capable of bearing the weight of the pump assembly
and all operating forces
–
Stability of the pump ensured
–
With concrete foundation: Normal concrete of strength
class X0 in accordance with DIN EN 206
2. Clean pump sump carefully.
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SHM
BA-2018.08.21 EN
300 092
