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5.4
Foundations
Most pumps give more satisfactory service when a rigid foundation is used. Foundations are usually made of concrete,
but can also be made of structural steel, in either case they must be sturdy and non-vibrating.
If the foundation surface is concrete, it must be set horizontal and flat before the pumping equipment is placed. The
space required for a pumping unit and the placement of anchor bolts are defined by the drawings supplied by the
manufacturer.
The unit can be supported on a generously dimensioned foundation. This foundation must be completely flat, smooth
and level. The unit must be fastened to this foundation by means of suitable anchor bolts to avoid possible vibrations
due to operation.
5.5
Anchor Bolts
VOGT S.A. supplies the pumping equipment with bases, these must be anchored to the foundation by means of anchor
bolts, as shown in figure 7 and applying the tightening torque according to table N° 2.
Once the process is completed, it is advisable to mount a locknut on the bolt nuts to prevent them from loosening
during operation of the equipment.
5.6
Joints to Rigid Pipe System
For optimum operation of the motor-pump equipment, the piping should not exert stresses on it. The equipment can be
deformed, broken or misaligned when the piping is not aligned with the suction and discharge axes of the pump. The
position of the flanges must be totally parallel, with their concentric axes, in order to minimize stresses in the pump necks
that deform the pump or produce a misalignment of axes. The bolts or studs must be able to pass loosely through the
holes in the flanges. Do not forget to place gaskets between the joints.
Do not use the pump as a fixing point for the installation. The suction and delivery pipes must not produce stresses on the
pump flanges that could exceed their maximum values. The pipes must be fixed to the walls or floors of the pump room in
such a way that the pump is not subjected to their weight, see figure 7.
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CAUTION
Figur
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SAFETY LOCKNUT
FIXING NUT
CONCRETE
FOUNDATION
Table 2: Anchor Bolt Tightening Torque
Base Carbon Steel
Ø Nominal Bolt
Tightening torque
(
Inch
)
(Nm)
5 / 8
130
3 / 4
200
7 / 8
300
1
400
CUT AA
BASE EQUIPMENT
MONOBLOCK
FOUNDATION
ANCHOR BOLT
Installation
Содержание NM Series
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