Prepare the foundation for mounting, Install and level the baseplate – Goulds Pumps 3393 - IOM User Manual
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Installation
Prepare the foundation for mounting
1. Chip the top of the foundation to a minimum of 1.0 in. (25.0 mm) in order to remove porous
or low-strength concrete.
If you use a pneumatic hammer, make sure that it does not contaminate the surface with oil
or other moisture.
NOTICE:
Do not chip the foundation using heavy tools such as jackhammers. This can damage the
structural integrity of the foundation.
2. Remove water or debris from the foundation bolt holes or sleeves.
3. If the baseplate uses sleeve-type bolts, then fill the sleeves with a non-binding, moldable
material. Seal the sleeves in order to prevent the grout from entering.
4. Coat the exposed portion of the anchor bolts with a non-bonding compound such as paste
wax in order to prevent the grout from adhering to the anchor bolts.
Do not use oils or liquid wax.
5. If recommended by the grout manufacturer, coat the foundation surface with a compatible
primer.
Install and level the baseplate
NOTICE:Illustrations are for reference only and may not depict the particular pump model.
1. Jackscrews
Figure 5: Jackscrew locations, side view
1. Jackscrews
Figure 6: Jackscrew locations, top view
1. Lower the baseplate carefully onto the foundation bolts.
The baseplate will rest on top of the foundation on the jackscrews provided on the
baseplate.
2. Adjust the leveling jackscrews, located adjacent to the foundation bolt holes, until the
baseplate rests 1 to 2 in. (25 to 50 mm) above the foundation in order to allow for adequate
grouting.
This provides even support for the baseplate after grouting.
3. Level the baseplate to within 0.002 in./ft. (0.167 mm/m) of the length or width of the
baseplate by adjusting the jackscrews.
• The maximum total variation from one end or side of the baseplate to the other is
0.015 in. (0.38 mm).
• Use the equipment mounting surfaces in order to establish the level.
4. Use a non-bonding (anti-seize) compound such as paste wax to coat the portions of the
jackscrews that will contact the grout.
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