PUMP INSTALLATION AND ALIGNMENT
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it has remained correct, should the pump and
motor be doweled. (This practice is endorsed by
some, discouraged by others.)
MAINTENANCE
Ensure that alignment checking is an integral
part of your preventative maintenance program.
(Use dial indication or laser alignment.)
CONCLUSION
While the procedure indicated above is lengthy
and may to some seem excessive, pump failure
can be traced directly to poor installation and
alignment practices, or pump procedures that
were not followed. Taking shortcuts to save a
few minutes or a few hours during installation
and alignment may ensure the inconvenience
and expense of extended and frequent periods of
downtime.
