INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SUMMIT PUMP MODEL 2175
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4 INSTALLATION
4.1 LOCATION
When choosing a location for the pump, select an area that provides ample space
around the pump and driver for inspection and maintenance. Locate the pump as close
as possible to the source of supply. The location must provide NPSH (Net Positive
Suction Head) equal to or greater than that required by the pump at any capacity over its
expected operating range.
Ensure that there is ample room around the pump and driver to permit access for
maintenance. The overhead should provide space required for removal of the pump pull
out bearing frame and / or the motor.
4.2 FOUNDATION
Use a foundation that is substantial enough to support all points of the pump base-plate.
Install the base plate bolt down bolts in pipe sleeves with an ID that is two times the bolt
diameter. The foundation bolts must be long enough to allow ½” to 1 ½” of grout under
the base plate. (See
Figure
1.
) Level and grout the base-plate per standard construction
practices (see ANSI/HI 1.2.4-1997). Acquire special attention to ensure that grout
completely fills the underside of the base with no air pockets or voids under the plate.
Figure 1 – Foundation
After the grout has cured and you have tightened the foundation bolts, you must check
the alignment of the pump and driver.
Do not Connect Piping to the pump until the
grout has hardened