PB3 User Instruction
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The design of foundation is not the responsibility of PUMPIRAN. It is therefore recommended that the
customer consult a competent specialist skilled in the field of foundations, to insure proper design/installation of
the foundation.
3.2.1 Installation check list
a)
Level Base plate.
b)
Preliminary Alignment.
c)
Grout Base plate - Check Foundation Bolts
d)
Alignment Shaft/Coupling.
e)
Piping installed – correct vent, gauge, valve, suction strainer and pipe support locations?
f)
Check Coupling Alignment.
g)
Coupling guard correctly installed?
3.2.2 Level the baseplate
Before putting the unit on the foundation, thoroughly clean the top of the foundation. Break off any loose pieces
of cement and roughen the top with a chisel to afford a good hold for grout.
NOTE
When lifting base plate with pump, sling base plate from all lifting eyes provided.
Failure to do this may result in permanent deformation of base plate.
NOTE
Pump, driver auxiliary equipment and piping shall be removed from the base plate
before leveling the baseplate.
Locate the base plate in its proper position on the concrete block together with the leveling screws as shown in
the General Arrangement Drawing.
Using a precision level across the machined surfaces of the pump and driver mounting pads, adjust leveling
screws as necessary to ensure that base plate is leveled in all directions.
When the base plate is leveled, snug the foundation bolts, but do not completely tighten.
Using the previous procedure, adjust base plate until pump and driver are within 0.1 mm .
3.3 Grouting
The following ASTM Specifications are furnished as references for test methods used in conjunction with
installation of grouting materials and should be used to obtain proper results:
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ASTM C 78-84, Test Method for Flexural Strength for Concrete
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ASTM C 109-90, Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars – Modified
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ASTM C 469-87a, Test Method for Static Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson’s Ratio of Concrete in
Compression
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ASTM C 496-90, Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
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ASTM C 531-85, Test Method for Linear Shrinkage and Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Chemical
Resistant Grouts and Monolithic Surfacing – Modified
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ASTM C 666-90, Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing
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ASTM C 939-87, Test Method for Flow of Grout for Preplaced Aggregate Concrete (Flow Cone Method)