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SECTION 15130:

GUIDELINE SPECIFICATION FOR

PUMPS

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REV DATE DESCRIPTION PREPARED BY RC APPROVED

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No Title Page No

PART 1 GENERAL............................................................................................................ 1

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK .................................................................................. 1

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES .......................................................................................... 1

1.03 SCOPE OF WORK .............................................................................................. 1

1.04 RELATED SECTIONS ......................................................................................... 1

1.05 REFERENCES..................................................................................................... 2

1.06 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS................................................................ 3

1.07 SUBMITTALS....................................................................................................... 4

1.08 QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................... 5

1.09 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS...................................................... 5

1.10 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 6

1.11 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS .............................................................................. 6

1.12 PUMP SELECTION ........................................................................................... 10

1.13 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 12

1.14 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE ......................................................... 12

PART 2 PRODUCTS ....................................................................................................... 14

2.01 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 14

2.02 TECHNICAL ....................................................................................................... 14

2.03 MATERIALS ....................................................................................................... 14

2.04 MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS ....................................................................... 16

2.05 FABRICATION ................................................................................................... 16

PART 3 EXECUTION ...................................................................................................... 17

3.01 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 17

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3.02 CHARACTER OF WORK................................................................................... 17

3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL .............................................................................. 17

3.04 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS........................................................... 17

3.05 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 17

3.06 APPLICATION ................................................................................................... 22

3.07 OTHER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS...................................................... 22

3.08 AFTER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS....................................................... 24

3.09 START-UP AND INITIAL OPERATION ............................................................. 24

3.10 TESTING............................................................................................................ 26

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This Section specifies general-use centrifugal pumps used in building mechanical

system.

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This Section includes detailed pump materials, construction and fabrication.

B. Read this Section in close conjunction with SECTIONS 15051 and 15055.

1.03 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Selection, furnishing, installation, testing and bringing systems into full satisfactory
operational conditions of pump.

B. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment required to
make the work complete and ready.

C. The Contractor shall provide all temporary power supply, services, storage tanks, fill
and refill mediums, disposable strainers, chemicals, fuels and all whatever other
materials required for testing, commissioning and start ups.

1.04 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01320 Construction Progress Documentation

B. Section 01330 Submittal Procedures

C. Section 01410 Regulatory Requirements

D. Section 01450 Quality Control

E. Section 01650 Product Delivery Requirements

F. Section 01660 Product Storage and Handling Requirements

G. Section 03205 Reinforcement for Concrete

H. Section 03310 Structural Concrete

I. Section 15051 Basic Materials and Methods

J. Section 15055 General Requirement for Piping Systems

K. Section 15060 Hangers and Supports

L. Section 15070 Mechanical, Sound, Vibration and Seismic Control

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M. Section 15075 Mechanical Identification

N. Section 15915 Electric and Electronic Control

O. Section 16150 Wiring Connections

P. Section 16220 Motors and Generators

Q. Section 16440 Switchboards, Panelboards and Control Centers

1.05 REFERENCES

A. The referred codes and standards are intended to provide an acceptable level of
quality for materials, products and workmanship. In case of conflict between these
standards and the text of this Specification, the Specification text shall govern.

B. The latest revision of the referred codes and standards shall be used wherever
applicable. In case of conflict, the Contractor shall propose equipment, materials and
processes conforming to one group of codes and standards.

C. ANSI/HI American National Standards Institute/Hydraulic Institute

1. ANSI/HI 1.1-1.2 Centrifugal Nomenclature

2. ANSI/HI 1.3 Centrifugal Applications

3. ANSI/HI 1.4 Centrifugal Operations

4. ANSI/HI 1.6 Centrifugal Pump Test

5. ANSI/HI 9.6.1 Centrifugal and Vertical Pumps - NPSH Margin

6. ANSI/HI 9.6.2 Centrifugal and Vertical Pumps for Allowable Nozzle

Loads

7. ANSI/HI 9.6.3 Centrifugal and Vertical Pumps - Allowable

Operating Region

8. ANSI/HI 9.6.4 Centrifugal and Vertical Pumps - Vibration

Measurements and Allowable Values

9. ANSI/HI 9.6.5 Centrifugal and Vertical Pumps for Condition

Monitoring

10. ANSI/HI 9.8 Centrifugal and Vertical Pump Intake Design

11. ANSI/HI (HI Guide) Seven Ways to Save Energy in Pumps

& Pumping Systems

D. ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials

1. ASTM A36M Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

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2. ASTM A48M Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings

3. ASTM A53M Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and

Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
3. ASTM A108 Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Cold-
Finished, Standard Quality

4. ASTM A276 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and

Shapes

5. ASTM A278 Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for

Pressure-Containing Parts for Temperatures Up to
350°C

6. ASTM A395M Standard Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron

Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated
Temperatures

7. ASTM A536 Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings

8. ASTM A743M Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium,

Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for
General Application

9. ASTM B62 Standard Specification for Composition Bronze or

Ounce Metal Castings

10. ASTM B148 Standard Specification for Aluminum-Bronze Sand

Castings

11. ASTM B584 Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand

Castings for General Applications

E. NFPA National Fire Protection Association

1. NFPA 20 Centrifugal Fire Pumps

F. HI Hydraulic Institute

1. HI 1.1 - 1.6. Centrifugal Pumps

G. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

1. NEMA MG 1 Motors and Generators

1.06 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

A. Definitions and Terminologies

1. Refer to ANSI/HI 1.1 – 1.2 and ANSI/HI 9.1 – 9.5.

B. Abbreviations

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1. BMS Building Management System

2. NPSHR Net Positive Suction Head Required

3. Q-TDH Flow - Versus Total Dynamic Head

4. TDH Total Dynamic Head

1.07 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit to the Royal Commission, under the provisions of
SECTION 01330, the following items for review and approval before commencing
Work:

1. Actual Flow-Head Calculations and Pump Section Details.

2. Product Data

a) Certified pump curves showing performance characteristics with pump

and system operating point plotted.

b) NPSHR curve, when applicable.

c) Electrical characteristics.

d) Electrical Parameters
1) Pump speed in rpm.
2) Motor horsepower.
3) Motor frame size.
4) Service factor.

e) Pump drives assembly details.

f) Pump Construction Details

1) Complete materials and dimensional details.
2) Connection requirements, type and size.
3) Bearings including manufacturer’s ratings of full load operating
hours.
4) Pump Seals
(a) Listing maximum operating temperatures and material
limitations.

g) Pump Efficiency.

3. Manufacturer's Detailed Installation Instructions.

4. Operation and Maintenance Data

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a) Include assembly views.

b) Lubrication instructions.

c) Replacement parts list.

d) Complete operation and maintenance manuals.

5. Shop Drawings

a) The Vendor's General Arrangement or outline drawings.

b) Size, type and coordinates of all connections to be hooked up at site

such as piping connections, main and auxiliary power terminal boxes
etc.

c) All data required to install the pump on its foundation.

d) Shaft centerline and base plate foundation bolt coordinates.

6. Millwright's Certificate

a) Certify that base mounted pumps (where applicable) have been aligned.

1.08 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of work and shall develop and
propose programs and methods of construction and testing such as to achieve the
specified quality to the approval of the Royal Commission in accordance with
SECTION 01450.

B. Quality Assurance

1. The manufacturer shall submit certificate including test data to show that pump
meets performance specifications.

2. Alignment

a) Base mounted pumps shall be aligned by qualified millwright.

1.09 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

A. All works undertaken in relation to this Specification are to be completed in full

accordance with the respective health and safety requirements established by the
following:

1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

a) Legislation, Regulation, Standards and Codes.

2. Royal Commission Regulations

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a) Standards, Contractual Conditions, and Health and Safety Systems.

3. Contractor

a) Health and Safety Standards and Systems as accepted by the Royal

Commission.

B. In the absence of any of the above, best accepted industry practice shall be
employed throughout.

1.10 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Centrifugal pump fabrication, performance, installation and testing shall be in

conformance with ANSI/HI 1.1 - 1.6.

B. Fire pump fabrication, installation and testing shall be in conformance with NFPA 20.

1.11 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

A. General Piping Design Requirements

1. General

a) Piping systems shall be designed such that forces and moments

imposed on the pump nozzles under any operating conditions do not
exceed those allowed by the pump design.

b) The piping practices followed shall directly affect pump performance,

efficiency and power.

c) Refer to ANSI/HI 9.8.

2. Centrifugal Pump Suction Piping

a) The suction piping shall be designed and installed to prevent the

formation of gas or air pockets.

b) Suction line straight run requirement.

1) Pump suction piping shall be arranged such that the flow is as
smooth and uniform as practicable at the pump suction nozzle.
2) Suction piping shall be short in length, as direct as possible, and
shall not be smaller in diameter than the pump suction opening.
3) Suction piping to all pumps with the exception of vertically
suspended double casing pumps, shall have a straight length of
pipe between the suction flange and first elbow, tee, valve,
reducer, permanent strainer or other obstruction.
4) At least 5 to 10 times the suction nozzle diameter, depending on
pump type and size, are required immediately upstream of the
nozzle.

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5) The reason for that is to:

(a) Reduce turbulence of the suction by straightening out the
flow of liquid before it enters the pump.
(b) Ensure stable and uniform flow at the pump suction nozzle.

c) Suction Line Size

1) Use of a smaller diameter pipe will result in loss of head due to
friction.
2) Increase the size of both suction and discharge pipes at the pump
connections to decrease the loss of head from friction.
3) If the suction pipe is short, the pipe diameter can be the same
size as the suction opening.
4) If longer suction pipe is required, pipes shall be one or two sizes
larger than the opening depending on piping length.
5) Check the design pipe size.

d) Suction Lift Applications

1) The total dynamic suction lift (static lift plus friction losses in
suction line) shall not exceed pump design limits.

e) Flooded Suction
1) When the liquid source is above the pump centerline, a flooded
suction condition exists, and a gate valve is required to shut off
the liquid supply for pump inspection and maintenance.

3. Discharge Piping

a) Discharge piping shall also be short and direct as possible, with few
elbows and fittings, to reduce head loss from friction.

b) If the piping is long, pipe diameter shall be one or two sizes larger than
the discharge opening.

c) Avoid high spots, such as loops, which will collect air and throttle the
system or lead to erratic pumping.

4. Valves

a) General
1) Valves are an important part of the installation, for they facilitate
priming of the pump, and control the volume of the pumped liquid.

b) Valves in Suction Piping

1) Suction valves shall be used only to isolate the pump for
maintenance purposes.
2) They shall always be installed in positions to avoid air pockets.
3) Suction valves shall be full port and of the same size as the

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supply pipe before any reducers for the pump.

4) The pump must never be throttled by the use of a valve on the
suction side of the pump.
5) Gate valves shall be installed on the suction side of all pumps
with a positive pressure for maintenance purposes.
6) Globe valves shall not be used, particularly where NPSH is
critical.
7) When pump is operating under static suction lift conditions:
(a) Install a foot valve in the suction line, to avoid the necessity
of priming each time the pump is started.
(b) This valve shall be of the flapper type, rather than the
multiple spring type, sized to avoid excessive friction in the
suction line.

c) Valves in Discharge Piping

1) A check valve and gate valve shall be installed in the discharge
pipe.
2) The check valve, placed between pump and gate valve, protects
the pump from excessive back pressure, and prevents liquid from
running back through the pump in case of power failure.
3) The gate valve shall be used in priming and starting, and when
shutting the pump down.
4) The gate valve shall be installed with the stem in a horizontal or
downward position to prevent formation of an air pocket in the
valve.

d) Air Vent Valve

1) Vent valves are installed at the high points in the pump casing to
allow air or vapor to escape.
2) These valves are used to release trapped air from the pump
casing during priming and when the pump becomes air bound.

5. Elbows

a) It shall be clear that, elbows installed in any position at the suction

nozzle have a tendency to distribute the liquid unevenly in the impeller
chamber, causing a reduction in capacity, and creating an undesirable
thrust condition.

b) Long radius elbows shall be used in the discharge piping as well as in

the suction piping to prevent excessive head loss due to friction and
because of their superior flow characteristics.

c) Whenever possible, elbows shall not be installed directly at the

discharge nozzle as the turbulence created by the elbow will affect
pressure gage readings.

d) Suction piping for horizontal double suction pumps shall not be installed

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with an elbow close to the suction flange of the pump except when the
suction elbow is in the vertical plane.

e) For double suction pumps, the last pipe elbow in the suction line to the
pump shall be perpendicular (not in the same plane) to the impeller
shaft.

6. Reducers and Increasers

a) When reducing the piping to the suction opening diameter, use an

eccentric reducer with the flat side on top, to avoid air pockets.

b) For top suction pumps, the reducer shall be concentric.

7. Strainers and Screens

a) Screen the suction piping to remove foreign matter that can clog the
pump and impair its capacity, or stop it completely. Small particles such
as sand, dirt, scale from inside pipe and other extraneous materials can
get into the close clearance parts of the pump and cause considerable
damage to the parts.

b) Strainers shall be selected to have a total area equal to 4 times the

suction pipe area.

c) In applications where sticks, twigs, leaves and other large debris are
present, a larger outside screen shall be placed around the suction inlet
to prevent choking of the strainer.

d) This screen shall have sufficient openings so that flow velocity shall not
be less than 0.61m/s (2 ft/s).

8. Flexible Piping

a) When using an isolation base, flexible piping shall be used, on both

suction and discharge sides of pump.

b) They shall be used to prevent the transmission of noise or vibrations

that may be transmitted through the piping.

c) They also shall be used to suppress slight piping misalignment.

9. Expansion Joints

a) Where considerable temperature or pressure changes are anticipated,

an accessory for absorbing expansion shall be installed in the system in
such a way as to avoid strain on the pump.

b) Use flexible metal type of expansion joint, because rubber expansion

joints, while costing less, have a tendency to deteriorate, making
frequent replacement necessary.

10. Air in Piping

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a) One of the most common conditions affecting pump efficiency is the

formation of air pockets in the suction line.

b) The air pockets are a result of high points and improper installation of
elbows, reducers and valves in the suction piping.

c) Excessive air can also prevent proper pump packing lubrication with
resultant damage to them.

d) Accordingly, ensure all measures and precautions to prevent air pockets

formation in the system.

11. Pumps in Parallel

a) The pressures on the suction and discharge sides of each pump in

parallel shall be essentially equal.

b) Accordingly, suction and discharge manifold piping shall be symmetric

when 2 or more pumps are fed from 1 common suction intake or
discharge into a common header.

c) Where 2 or more pumps are connected to the same suction line, install
gate valves so that any pump can be isolated from the line.

d) Additionally, each pump operated in parallel shall have a check valve

installed in the discharge line to prevent back flow under operating
conditions.

e) When more than 1 identical pump is required the connecting piping,

cabling, wiring etc. shall be identical in layout, construction and
accessibility.

1.12 PUMP SELECTION

A. Pump Type Selection

1. Refer to ANSI/HI 1.3.

2. The selection of pump type and pump drive shall be based on each specific
application requirements.

3. When selecting pumps, the availability of spare parts and the satisfactory
operation of identical pumps already in service shall be taken into account in
the final selection.

4. All pumps from 1 hp and larger shall be base mounted pumps.

5. Pumps for HVAC applications over 25 hp shall be split case pumps.

6. Horizontal pumps are preferred and shall be used unless suction conditions or
space limitations prohibit their application.

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7. Vertical pumps shall be applied for:

a) Sump service.

b) Low NPSH applications, where all attempts have been exhausted.

c) Where space limitations are a consideration.

d) Cooling tower basins and similar applications.

8. Select pumps having mechanical seals.

9. Mechanical seal and packing selection shall be determined by:

a) Temperature range.

b) PH limitation.

c) Fluid abrasive materials contents.

d) Closed or open system.

B. Pump Construction

1. Permit complete servicing without disassembly of piping or motor connections.

2. Pump impeller shall be hydraulically and dynamically balanced.

C. Energy Evaluations

1. Refer to ANSI/HI (HI Guide).

2. Selection of pumps and drivers shall take into consideration cost of energy.

D. Hydraulic Performance

1. Refer to ANSI/HI 1.3.

2. Pump shall be such that it provides stable operation for the pump when
operating at any point on the curve.

3. Select pump operating point, to the left (shut-off) side of the characteristic
performance curve and lies on the maximum efficiency point, or not more than
5% below maximum.

4. Systems having considerable throttling shall have the pump selected on the
flat portion of the Head versus Flow Curve.

5. Select centrifugal pump for the calculated pump head without the addition of
safety factors.

6. Pumps that require NSPH operation shall be carefully evaluated and tested
before purchase.

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7. Shut-off head shall approximately be 25 to 35% above the rated head.

8. Pumps shall be capable of parallel operation and/or simultaneous operation.

E. Pump Drivers

1. Pump drivers shall be selected to be non-overloading over the whole range of

the Q-TDH curves, considering temperature variations of the fluid being
pumped.

2. Use variable frequency drive (VFD) for HVAC, plumbing and other pump
applications where flow and pressure modulation are required, and motors are
larger than 5 hp (3.73 KW).

3. Pump Operating Speed

a) 1800 rpm, unless otherwise specified.

1.13 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Ensure pumps operate at specified system fluid conditions:

1. Without vapor binding and cavitations.

2. Ensure that sufficient Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) at pump suction is
provided.

3. Available NPSH shall always be equal or exceed the required NPSH of the
pump.

4. Non-overloading in parallel or individual operation.

5. Operate within 25% of midpoint of published maximum efficiency curve.

6. Refer to ANSI/HI 1.3.

B. Pumps which require removal from the system piping for servicing the impeller are
unacceptable.

C. Allow sufficient space to be able to dismantle pump without disturbing the piping
system.

D. Provide no less than minimum space recommended by manufacturer.

E. A clear space with ample headroom shall be allowed for the use of an overhead
crane or hoist sufficiently strong to lift the unit.

1.14 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. The Contractor shall deliver, handle and store equipment and materials units in
accordance with SECTIONS 01650 and 01660, as well as the following

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requirements:

1. Receiving Pump

a) Check pump for shortages and damages immediately upon arrival on a

designated job site.

b) Inspect hardware at time of delivery for shipment damage and for

compliance with specifications.

2. Deliver all hardware in manufacturer's original, protective packaging.

3. Store hardware as recommended by manufacturer to prevent damage and

deterioration.

4. If the pump is not to be installed and operated soon after arrival, store it in a
clean, dry place having slow, moderate changes in ambient temperature.

5. Rotate the shaft periodically to coat the bearings with lubricant and to retard
oxidation, corrosion, and to reduce the possibility of false brinelling of the
bearings.

6. When unloading horizontal pumps, lift equally at 4 or more points on the base
plate.

7. Do not lift on the driver or pump.

8. For vertical pumps, use the lifting lugs or eyebolts found on the pump.

9. Do not lift by flanges or by the eyebolts found on the motor.

10. Be very careful not to damage any auxiliary piping or controls when moving
pumps.

11. Comply with ANSI/HI 1.4. Requirements for unloading, receiving and
inspection.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. All goods and products covered by these Specifications shall be procured, when
available, from an in-Kingdom manufacturer. Procurement of all goods and products
manufactured out-of-Kingdom must be approved by the Royal Commission.

B. Following below are Guideline material options.

C. Specific material selection shall rely on specific project, condition and application.

2.02 TECHNICAL

A. Pump Capacity

1. Pump capacity and size shall be as scheduled.

B. Pumps shall be made of materials meeting specific application requirements, and in

accordance with specifications guidelines below.

2.03 MATERIALS

A. Pump casing shall be made of any one of the following material:

1. Gray iron casting conforming to ASTM A48M or A278. Class of castings shall
be as specified in the documents.

2. Composition bronze or ounce metal casting conforming to ASTM B62.

3. Stainless steel casting conforming to ASTM A743M.

4. Ferritic ductile iron casting conforming to ASTM A395M.

B. Pump shaft shall be made of either of the following material:

1. Steel conforming to ASTM A108.

2. Stainless steel conforming to ASTM A276, Type 316 L.

C. Wearing Rings

1. Replaceable bronze case wearing rings.

D. Impeller and impeller seal ring shall be made of any one of the following material:

1. Gray iron casting conforming to ASTM A48M or A278.

2. Bronze casting conforming to ASTM B584 or B148.

3. Stainless steel casting conforming to ASTM A743M.

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4. Clearances and vibration tolerances shall be within limits specified by

Hydraulic Institute Standards.

E. Impeller Materials Selection

1. Provide cast iron impellers on pumps for closed loop systems, such as hot
water heating, chilled water, hot or cold glycol, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Provide bronze impellers on pumps for open loop systems such as domestic
hot water, domestic cold water, well water, condensing water or condensate,
unless otherwise indicated.

F. Coupling

1. Flexible coupling with safety guards.

G. Bearings

1. Ball or roller bearings.

2. Select for 2 years minimum service life at maximum load condition or, rated for
minimum life of 10 000 hour, whichever is greater.

3. Pre-lubricated, grease, water or oil-lubricated bearings shall be used according

to application requirements.

H. Mechanical Seal

1. Suitable for specific application.

I. Base plate

1. Full base.

2. Made of either of the following material:

a) Gray iron casting conforming to ASTM A48M.

b) Structural steel conforming to ASTM A36M.

J. All other pump parts shall be made from material compatible with pump's basic
material and suitable for the liquid being pumped.

K. Tubing and pipe shall conform to ASTM A53M or A120, and in any case, shall be
suitable for the service under consideration.

L. Hot water pumps shall be bronze fitted.

M. Motor

1. Refer to SECTION 15051.

2. Non-overloading at any point on pump curve.

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3. Quiet operating.

4. Motor shall be totally enclosed fan cooled where installed outdoors exposed to
the weather.

5. When the impeller supplied with the pump is smaller than the maximum sized
impeller that the pump casing can contain, then the motor driver shall be rated
for the maximum size of impeller that can be fitted.

2.04 MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

A. Identification

1. All pumps shall be provided with engraved nameplates.

2.05 FABRICATION

A. Whenever possible, the pumps shall be manufactured such that it shall be possible to
disassemble the rotor assembly with minimum disassembly of other parts such as
suction and discharge nozzles, bearing supports, etc., being left in place.

B. All castings shall be clean without defect.

C. All foundry and machine work shall be in accordance with good practice for the class
of work involved.

D. All parts shall conform to the required dimensions and shall be free from defects that
will prevent proper functioning of the pump.

E. All like parts of same type pumps fabricated by the same manufacturer shall be
interchangeable.

F. Assembly of parts shall be well fitted and smoothly operating.

G. Pump sets shall be assembled as completely as possible as a unit including base

plate, driver, couplings and guards, lubrication, seal flush, etc., by the supplier, as the
requirement allows.

H. Seal flush systems shall be equipped with appropriate controls, strainers and filters
as recommended by the manufacturer.

I. All internal parts, such as impeller, requiring surface treatment shall be sprayed with
PVC epoxy primer in accordance with pump manufacturer's standard practice.

J. Pump exterior shall be sprayed with PVC epoxy primer and shall be painted to meet
specific application requirements in accordance with pump manufacturer's standard
practice.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Install pump in strict conformance with manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Install as per Hydraulic Institute recommended practices.

3.02 CHARACTER OF WORK

A. Refer to SECTIONS 15051 and 15055.

3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform alignment of pump and drive according to pump manufacturer's

recommendations.

3.04 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Inspection

1. The Contractor shall inspect each pump prior to installation to verify that
pumps are in conformance with these Specifications.

2. Examine all data and characteristics are complying with approved submittals.

3. Verify that pump power parameters are matching with site power supply.

4. Examine areas and conditions under which pumps are to be installed. Do not
proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

5. Refer to ANSI/ HI 1.4.

3.05 INSTALLATION

A. General

1. Pumps shall be provided with motors, starters, controls, pressure gages, and
vibration isolators.

2. Provide pipe size shut-off valve and strainer on suction, pipe size spring
loaded check valve and valve for throttling on discharge.

B. Layout

1. Install pumps to allow maintenance and removal of component parts.

2. Pump arrangement shall ensure safe and easy access to all pump and other
equipment, if applicable, components for operation and maintenance

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purposes.

3. Provisions for isolation, venting and draining the pump shall be installed to
permit internal inspection, repair or dismantling.

C. Location

1. Pumps shall be installed and located with the shortest, fewest number of
elbows, fittings and most direct suction pipe practical.

2. Place the pump as near as possible to the source of supply, if not installed on
a closed system.

3. When installing the pump, consider its location in relation to the system to
assure that sufficient Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH), where applicable, at
pump suction is provided.

4. Locate the pump so that there is plenty of room for inspection, maintenance
and service.

5. If the use of a hoist or tackle is needed, allow sufficient headroom.

6. Locate the pump so that a hoist or crane can be used to move it without
interference from piping.

7. Locate pump on concrete floor with sub-soil underneath, for sound and
vibration absorption.

8. If the pump location is overhead, special precautions shall be undertaken to

reduce possible sound transmission.

D. Base Plate Setting and Pump Leveling

1. Level and plumb pump shaft and flanges.

2. Use shims and wedges to accomplish base plate setting.

E. Alignment

1. Although the pump was properly aligned and tested at the factory. However,
since all pump bases are flexible, they may spring and twist during shipment.

2. Alignment shall only be made by accepted erection practices, based on

manufacturer’s recommendations.

3. If flexible coupling is used between the pump and its driver, shafts shall be so
supported and aligned as not to produce undesirable stresses and noise
during normal operation.

4. Never use flexible couplings to compensate for misalignment of the pump and
motor shafts.

5. Pump flanges shall align perfectly before connections are made.

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6. Recheck alignment after grouting.

7. The pumps shall not be connected to the piping system unless it is re-aligned.

8. After piping is completed and after the pump is grouted-in and bolted-down,
align it again.

9. Re-adjust the alignment from time to time while the unit and foundation are
new.

10. Refer to ANSI/ HI 1.4.

F. Piping

1. General

a) See par. 1.08.

b) Install piping as straight as possible.

c) Avoid unnecessary bends.

d) Do not attempt to spring the suction or discharge lines into position

when making any connections. Coupling and bearing wear will result if
suction or discharge lines are forced into position.

e) Always run piping to the pump.

f) Do not move pump to pipe, as this could make final alignment

impossible.

g) Make sure that all piping joints are airtight.

h) Where flanged joints are used, assure that inside diameters match
properly.

i) Remove burrs and sharp edges when making up joints.

G. Pipe Alignment

1. Proper piping alignment is essential before connection is made.

2. Piping alignment shall never be achieved by force, this could produce strain on
the piping and the pump casing.

3. Line up the vertical piping so that the bolt holes in the pump flanges match the
bolt holes in the pipe flanges.

H. Suction Piping

1. Install a section of straight and minimum un-interrupted length between the

suction side of the pump and first elbow.

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2. Provide suction diffusers, as an alternate, when minimum straight suction pipe

length cannot be met.

I. Discharge Piping

1. On long horizontal runs, it is desirable to maintain as even a grade as possible.

J. Valve

1. Install full port isolation valves on both suction and discharge side of the pump
to allow servicing without draining the system.

2. The centerline elevation of the discharge-isolating valve shall be kept at a

convenient operating height and orientation.

3. Install gate valves with stems horizontal to avoid air pockets.

4. Do not use a check valve for a stop function.

5. Install check and foot valves as indicated by arrow to ensure proper

installation.

6. Triple Duty Valve installed in the discharge line can be used to serve as a
check valve to protect the pump from water hammer, as a gate valve for
servicing and for throttling.

7. Factory designed combination valve inlet and discharge fittings can be used if
certified by pump manufacturer.

K. Elbows

1. Elbows shall not be used at the suction nozzle, but if it is unavoidable, they
shall be installed in a vertical position.

L. Reducers

1. Locate reducers immediately upstream of the suction nozzle of the pump.

2. Install concentric increasers at the discharge nozzle, when larger diameter

discharge piping is used.

3. Long radius reducing elbows can also be used to decrease from pipe size.

M. Vents and Drainage

1. Provide drains for bases and stuffing boxes, piped to and discharging into floor
drains.

2. Provide air cocks and drain connection on horizontal pump casings.

3. Provide adequate drains on the piping to perform routine maintenance on

pumps.

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4. Drains must be located at the lowest point in the piping located near the pump.

5. Do not place drain connections in angle sections of reducers.

6. Provide an area drain, where pump is located.

N. Strainers

1. Provide inlet strainers.

2. Consider a mean of determining if the strainer is plugged. This is of particular

importance on high-energy pumps.

O. Pressure Gages

1. Install properly sized pressure gages in both the suction and discharge pump
nozzles or piping gage taps.

2. A pressure indicator shall be installed on the discharge piping between the

check valve and block valve with gage isolation and bleed valve.

P. Support

1. Support pumps in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions.

2. Refer to SECTION 15060.

3. Supports shall be installed for the piping to keep its weight off the pump
casing.

4. Both the suction and discharge piping shall be independently supported near
the pump.

5. The pipe supports on the suction piping shall not rigidly tie down the suction
line close to the pump suction nozzle.

6. Assure that pipes are supported properly and do not rest on pump flanges.

7. Provide supports under elbows on pump suction and discharge lines 100 mm
and over.

8. Properly align piping and supports so that no strain is transmitted to the pump
when the flange bolts are tightened.

9. Use pipe hangers, support blocks or other supports at necessary intervals to

provide support.

10. Provide floor stands and pipe suspension methods so that pumps will not be
required to support weight of piping.

11. It is preferable to support the discharge piping from overhead structural steel
whenever possible to allow for proper removal of discharge piping for
maintenance.

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12. Support in-line circulators directly from inlet and discharge pipe. Do not use
flexible connections.

3.06 APPLICATION

A. Make sure that pump and pipe flanges are strictly parallel and properly spaced for
the gasket that will be used.

B. When flange bolts are used, line up the piping first, then loosely install flange bolts.

C. Check the piping alignment, and tighten the flange bolts until all bolts are tightened
securely.

D. Allow the grout to flow around wedges or shims to hold them in place.

E. The grout shall be puddled frequently to remove any air bubbles from the grout.

F. Refer to ANSI/ HI 1.3.

3.07 OTHER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Mounting

1. Install pump on inertia vibration base.

2. The pump shall be firmly bolted to the foundation, whether it is a raised

concrete base, steelwork wall or structural member.

3. The mounting bolts or studs shall be accurately located as per the applicable
manufacturer dimension sheet.

4. Foundation bolts shall be enclosed by a sleeve, 2 to 4 diameters larger than

the bolt to allow movement for proper alignment with the pump mounting
holes.

B. Foundation

1. A substantial foundation and footing shall be built to suit local conditions.

2. The foundation for the pump must be sufficiently rigid to maintain alignment
and absorb any vibration or stress encountered during pump operation.

3. A raised foundation of concrete is preferable for most floor mounted pumps.

4. Foundation shall set leveled.

5. Vibration isolators shall be provided, when required to avoid sound or vibration

transmission.

6. Concrete weighing from 1 to 2½ times the weight of the pump is

recommended.

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7. Use foundation bolts and larger pipe-sleeves to give room for final bolt
location.

C. Grouting

1. After the pump has been leveled, securely bolted to the floor and properly
aligned; a good grade of non-shrinking grout shall be poured inside the pump
base.

2. The entire base plate shall be completely filled with grout, to prevent lateral
movement of the base plate, and improve the vibration absorbing
characteristics of the foundation.

D. Electrical Requirements

1. General

a) Refer to SECTION 16150.

b) Wiring to the motor shall be installed in conformance with the Royal

Commission and National Electrical Codes.

c) The motor shall be wired in accordance with the wiring diagram found
on the motor nameplate.

2. External Electrical Wiring

a) Ensure that voltage, frequency and phase of the delivered motor

nameplate data is matching with site power supply.

b) Adequate provisions shall be made for electrical wiring to the pump

motor.

c) Provide a separate switch near the pump unless it is impractical.

d) Protect the motor against overload and low-voltage.

e) Use a proper sized motor-starter, when applicable.

f) Provide pump electrical panel board with visual push button controller
switch, etc; or connect pump to MCC (motor control center), where
applicable.

g) The electrical conduit shall be positioned in such a way as to preclude

the possibility of moisture entering the conduit or the motor and causing
short circuits.

h) Outdoor installation will normally provide all of the above-mentioned

conditions, besides providing a weather shelter for pump and motor.

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3.08 AFTER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Protection

1. Protect pump against the possibility of flooding, as this can damage the drive
motor.

2. Protect installed unit until completion of project.

3. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged components before Substantial

Completion.

B. Final Alignment

1. Proper alignment shall be performed after base plate has been properly set
and grout has dried thoroughly according to instructions.

2. Final alignment shall be accomplished after the pump has been operated
initially for a sufficient length of time to attain operating temperature.

3. When normal operating temperature has been attained, secure the pump, re-
check alignment, and compensate for temperature accordingly.

4. Final alignment shall be made by shimming driver only.

5. After final alignment, dowel driver feet and pump to the base plate.

C. Identification

1. Provide stencils or engraved nameplates on all pumps.

2. Indicate service and zone served.

3.09 START-UP AND INITIAL OPERATION

A. Prior to start-up, align and certify pumps with a flexible coupled drive using a qualified
millwright.

B. Temporary strainers shall be used during the commissioning and initial operating
period of the new installations to prevent foreign objects from entering the pump.

C. Pre-Start Checks

1. Before initial start of the pump, make the following inspections:

a) Check and re-align pump and motor.

b) Check all connections to motor and starting device with wiring diagram.

c) Check voltage, phase and frequency on motor nameplate with line

circuit.

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d) Check suction and discharge piping and pressure gages for proper
operation.

e) Check seals.

f) Check driver lubrication.

g) Ensure that pump bearings are properly lubricated.

h) Assure that all valves are properly set and operational.

i) Turn rotating parts by hand to assure that it rotates freely.

j) Check Rotation
1) Ensure that the driver operates in the direction indicated by the
arrow on the pump casing.

D. Priming

1. The pump must not be run dry in the hope it will prime itself. Serious damage
to the pump may result if it is started dry.

2. Accordingly, fill the pump completely with liquid before starting.

3. All air shall be expelled from the suction piping and pump casing, and replaced
by the liquid to be pumped.

E. Operating Checks

1. Check the pump and piping to assure that there are no leaks.

2. Check and record pressure gage readings for future reference.

3. Check and record voltage, amperage per phase, and kW, if an indicating
wattmeter is available.

4. Check bearings for lubrication and temperature.

5. Make all pump output adjustments with the discharge control valve.

6. Do not throttle the suction line to adjust the pump output.

7. After the temperature has stabilized, the pump shall be shut down and the
alignment rechecked.

8. Take extreme care when final adjustment is made, as any alignment

adjustment made in one direction may affect the other direction.

9. Make sure all pump, motor and base plate mounting bolts are firmly tightened
down.

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3.10 TESTING

A. Refer to ANSI/HI 1.6.

B. Refer to SECTION 15051.

C. Pumps shall be subjected to the following tests and inspections:

1. Hydrostatic test.

2. Performance test.

3. Net positive suction head test.

4. Shop inspection.

D. The performance and NPSH tests shall be carried out in the presence of a
representative of the Royal Commission.

E. Field Testing

1. Perform field-testing of the pumps at the time of overall system start-up and
testing.

2. Each pump shall be tested at 5 points of operation from shut-off head to run-
out condition including the guaranteed pump's performance point.

3. Calibrate pump performance test instrumentation in accordance with HI 1.6.

4. When no calibration standard exists, the Contractor shall calibrate instruments

to within the manufacturers’ tolerances prior to inspection or test.

5. The Contractor shall provide records of instrument calibration to Royal

Commission.

6. Test all pumps hydrostatically for leaks at 1.5 times the design pressure.

7. There shall be no leakage during the 1-hour test period.

8. Installed pumps shall meet the performance specifications.

END OF SECTION

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