SPP Pumps Split Case Pumps - Manual (Page 6)

Manual No/Rev
W00-002E / 4
Pump Installation Guide
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Plinth Sized and Made to
Specifications. Signed Date
3.3
Foundation Bolts
Two types of foundation bolts are normally
used; either rag bolts set into pre cast
pockets in the plinth or, chemical anchor
bolts for which pockets are drilled into the
plinth after casting.
3.3.1 Rag Bolts
Rag Bolt Dimensions
B C
A
Bolt size
Clearanc
e hole
size
Bolt dimensions
(see Figure 1)
Dia. Length Dia. A B C
16 160/240 19 32 80 40
20 300/350 24 40 100 50
24 350 28 48 120 60
Tapered pockets are recommended for all
pump installations.
3.3.2 Chemical Anchor Bolts
For Chemical Anchor Bolts, refer to the
manufacturers installation instructions.
3.4
Horizontal Pump Baseplate Types
There are three main types of baseplate as
illustrated below. Note that these figures
show chemical type anchor bolts.
CHANNEL SECTION
BASE FRAME
SHIMS OR
PACKERS
FOUNDATION BOLT
CONCRETE
FOUNDATION
PLINTH
GROUT
GROUT
FLAT WASHER
FOLDED BASEPLATE
FLAT WASHER
SHIMS OR
PACKERS
FOUNDATION BOLT
CONCRETE
FOUNDATION
PLINTH
GROUT
GROUT
FORMWORK
FLANGED FOLDED
BASEPLATE
FLAT WASHER
SHIMS OR
PACKERS
FOUNDATION BOLT
CONCRETE
FOUNDATION
PLINTH
GROUT
GROUT