2.
Spider-Insert Couplings
The normal gap ( distance between hub and insert) is approximately 1/16". However, the cou-
pling manufacturer's instructions should be followed. Check alignment by using calipers at 90° in-
tervals on the circumference on the outer end of hubs. When caliper measurements are identical,
the unit is in angular alignment. See
Figure 12: Angular alignment - calipers on page 16
Figure 12: Angular alignment - calipers
3.
Flexible Spacer Couplings
Place a dial indicator on one shaft hub and rotate that hub 360 degrees. Take readings from the
face of the other hub. Alignment is achieved when indicator does not deflect more than .002".
See
Figure 13: Dial indicator on page 16
Figure 13: Dial indicator
2.6 Piping - general
1.
All piping must be supported independently of the pump. The piping should always line-up natu-
rally with the pump flanges. Never draw the piping into place by use of force at the flanged suc-
tion and discharge connections of the pump, as this may impose dangerous strains on the unit
and cause misalignment between pump and driver.
2.
The piping, both suction and discharge, should be as short and direct as possible. Avoid all un-
necessary elbows, bends, and fittings, as they increase the friction losses in the piping. The size
of pipe and fittings should be carefully selected and of sufficient size to keep the friction losses as
low as practical.
3.
Piping must not be connected to the pump until the grout has thoroughly hardened and the foun-
dation bolts, as well as driver and pump hold down bolts have been tightened.
4.
When handling liquids at elevated temperatures, it is suggested that expansion loops or joints be
properly installed in suction and/or discharge lines so that linear expansion of the piping will not
draw the pump out of alignment.
If such expansion loops or joints are not used, the forces and moments, due to thermal expan-
sion of the piping system, that can act upon the pump inlet and discharge flanges must be deter-
mined and must not exceed the limits permissible for the specific pump in question.
2.6 Piping - general
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