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Guide To The Installation of SPP Pumps
Guide To The Installation of SPP Pumps
The products supplied by SPP Pumps Limited have been designed with safety in
mind. Where hazards cannot be eliminated, the risk has been minimised by the
use of guards and other design features. Some hazards cannot be guarded
against and the instructions below MUST BE COMPLIED WITH for safe operation.
These instructions cannot cover all circumstances, YOU are responsible for using
safe working practices at all times.
1 SPP Pumps products are designed for installation in designated areas, which are to
be kept clean and free of obstructions that may restrict safe access to the controls
and maintenance access points.
3 SPP Pumps Limited requires that all personnel that are responsible for installation,
operation or maintenance of the equipment, have access to and study the product
instruction manual BEFORE any work is done and that they will comply with all local
and industry based safety instructions and regulations.
4 Ear defenders should be worn where the specified equipment noise level exceeds
locally defined safe levels. Safety glasses or goggles should be worn where
working with pressurised systems and hazardous substances. Other personal
protection equipment must be worn where local rules apply.
5 Do NOT wear loose or frayed clothing or jewellery that could catch on the controls
or become trapped in the equipment.
7 Refer to the data plates on the equipment supplied, operation of the equipment
outside these specifications will increase the risk to operators and may lead to
premature and hazardous pump failure.
9 Within the manual, safety instructions are marked with safety symbols.
Hazard
This symbol refers to general mechanical
aspects of safety.
Hazard
This symbol refers to electrical safety.
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Clear and easy access to all controls, 1.3.3 Unexpected Noise Hazard
gauges and dials etc. MUST be maintained
at all times. Hazardous or flammable Wear Ear Defenders when working near the
materials must NOT be stored in pump engine even if it is not running, as it may
rooms unless safe areas or racking and start unexpectedly when fitted with an
suitable containers have been provided. automatic start control system.
ISOLATE the equipment before any Do NOT start the engine whilst fuel fumes
maintenance work is done. Switch off the remain evident or may be present..
mains supply, remove fuses, apply lock-
outs where applicable and affix suitable Exhaust gases are hazardous, the exhaust
isolation warning signs to prevent system MUST be maintained free from
inadvertent re-connection. leaks and be directed to discharge in a safe
area.
1.2.2 Magnetic Fields
Battery gases are hazardous and
Note the existence of magnetic fields where flammable. The battery area MUST be well
shown by the MAGNETIC FIELD warning ventilated to clear these gases quickly.
symbol.
Do NOT store lubricants or other volatile
1.3 Diesel Engine Hazards and Safety substances near the engine. These should
Instructions be placed in a designated area having a
suitable storage enclosure.
These instructions relate generally to diesel
engine installations, for specific safety ISOLATE the fuel supply to the engine
instructions for the diesel engine supplied, BEFORE working on any part of the fuel
read the supplier's instruction manual. supply and control system.
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3 Installation
3.1 Pump Location
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CHANNEL SECTION
BASE FRAME
Plinth Sized and Made to Signed Date
Specifications.
FOUNDATION BOLT
SHIMS OR
Two types of foundation bolts are normally PACKERS
used; either rag bolts set into pre cast
pockets in the plinth or, chemical anchor GROUT
bolts for which pockets are drilled into the CONCRETE
plinth after casting. FOUNDATION
PLINTH
FOLDED BASEPLATE
FLAT WASHER
SHIMS OR
PACKERS
FORMWORK
GROUT
C B
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It is important to install
ATTENTION pumpsets BEFORE
installing the main suction and delivery
pipework. This is to ensure that the pipes
are positioned to match the pump location
and do not transmit load and induce strain
in the pump casing.
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mount the pumpset, mark the foundation Note Poor alignment is a major factor
bolt positions and lift off the pumpset to give contributing to shortening of pump
access for drilling. Hang the anchor bolts in bearing and seal life. It is recommended
their holes and lower the pumpset in that alignment is checked frequently and
position having inserted the anchors into maintained at below 10% of the
their fixing holes. manufacturer’s specified figure.
When the pump is resting evenly on all As the pump and motor feet are accurately
packers, check the coupling alignment and machined, any discrepancy may be due to
record the initial dial indicator readings foreign matter between any of the mating
faces. These should be checked for
Initial Alignment Readings Signed Date cleanliness before assembly and before
Taken resorting to using shims under the motor
Lateral TIR. ………….. Angular TIR. …………. flange.
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beyond the piping supports closest to the not recommended, however if unavoidable
pump. there should be a distance of at least 5 pipe
diameters between the valve and the pump
INCREASER CHECK DISCHARGE DISCHARGE inlet flange.
VALVE VALVE PIPE
4 Connection to Services
The requirements for each installation will
FLAT TOP REDUCER vary depending upon the equipment
WILL NOT TRAP AIR IN
THE SUCTION PIPE supplied.
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Services connected to Signed Date Build any formwork required to contain the
specification. grout. If an epoxy grout is to be utilised
then the foundation surface should remain
dry. For other types of grout, soak the top
of the concrete foundation thoroughly with
5 Commissioning water until absorption stops then, remove
5.1 Pre-commissioning Checks any excess.
1 Installation: Fit temporary formwork (shuttering) to the
Mounting plinths comply with instructions for preferred height around the baseplate to
a
size, construction and location. prevent grout running out when poured. Fill
Steel packers position the base frame 25 mm the space inside the baseframe level with
b
above the top surface of the plinth. top of the channels or to the level of the top
c The pump shaft is horizontal (or vertical). plate with grout ensuring that there are no
The fixing bolts are grouted as instructed and air pockets. DO NOT use vibration
d techniques to aid this procedure. Dress
tightened to the required torque.
The shaft alignment has been checked and to a smooth finish and allow the grout to
e harden.
set to within the stated tolerances.
Suction and delivery pipework is adequately After the grout has thoroughly hardened
f supported and NEGLIGIBLE forces are
remove the temporary shuttering, check the
transmitted to the pump casing.
foundation bolts and re-tighten if necessary.
Where applicable, all drain, minimum flow,
2 and test pipe lines are fitted, together with Re-check the shaft alignment and adjust
valves gauges and flow meters. if necessary. The pump is now ready for
Sufficient water supply is available for the normal use.
3
commissioning proof run.
Approximately 14 days after the grout has
been poured or when it has thoroughly
Pre - Commissioning Signed Date dried, apply an oil based paint to the
Check List Completed exposed faces of the grout to prevent air
and moisture from coming into contact.
If SPP Pumps Limited Service Department
is contracted to carry out the initial test run,
the check-list shows items to be completed
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SPP Pumps Limited operate a comprehensive Spares and Service support network throughout the world,
and can be contacted as follows:
For breakdowns outside office hours. Telephone : +44 (0)118 932 3123
Spares & Service Office
SPP Pumps Limited General Fax line: +44 (0)118 932 3302
1420 Lakeview
Arlington Business Park
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 4SA Direct Fax line: +44 (0)118 930 3259
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