Xylem G&L A-C 9100 Series, Instruction Manual

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1. Foundation bolt
2. Pipe sleeve
3. Washer
4. Built-up concrete foundation
4.1.4 Level the base on a concrete foundation
1. Place the pump on its concrete foundation.
2. Place 1.00 in./(25.40 mm) thick steel shims or wedges on both sides of each anchor
bolt in order to support the pump .
This also provides a means of leveling the base.
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1. Pump Base Rail
2. Grout only to top of base rail
3. Locate the shims to allow removal after grouting.
4. Grout
5. Concrete foundation
6. Shims
7. 1” (25.40 mm) Gap
8. Allow 1” for shims. Place on both sides of anchor bolts.
4.1.5 Grout the baseplate
Required equipment:
• Cleaners: Do not use an oil-based cleaner because the grout will not bond to it. See
the instructions provided by the grout manufacturer.
• Grout: Non-shrink grout is required.
1. Clean all the areas of the baseplate that will come into contact with the grout.
2. Build a dam around the foundation.
3. Thoroughly wet the foundation that will come into contact with the grout.
4. Pour grout through the grout hole into the baseplate up to the level of the dam.
When you pour the grout, remove air bubbles from it by using one of these methods:
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