Flowserve DMX - Manual (Page 17)

DMX/DMXD/DMXH/DMXDH USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 85392728 - 10/09
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4 INSTALLATION
The installation/commissioning of this
equipment must be conducted in accordance with
API Recommended Practices 686/PIP REIE 686 -
First Edition.
Copies of API Recommended ‘Practices’ 686/PIP
REIE 686 - First Edition may be obtained from
America Petroleum Institute
1220 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005.
Telephone: (202) 682-8000.
4.1 Location
Install the unit close to the source of the liquid to be
pumped.
Equipment operated in hazardous locations
must comply with the relevant explosion protection
regulations. See section 1.6.4, Products used in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
When selecting the location, be sure to allow
adequate space for operation as well as for
maintenance operations involving dismantling and
inspections of parts.
Headroom is an important consideration as an
overhead lift of some type is required.
4.2 Foundation
The following information regarding
foundation is only offered as a general guideline.
Flowserve requires that all foundations be designed
and installed in accordance with specifications set
forth in Chapter 4, Foundations from API
Recommended Practices 686/PIP REIE 686, First
Edition.
The design of foundation is not the responsibility of
Flowserve. It is therefore recommended that the
customer consult a competent specialist skilled in the
field of foundations, to insure proper
design/installation of the foundation.
The foundation should be properly prepared
according to the planned grouting method. See 4.3
Grouting for details.
The foundation should be rigid and substantial to
support the baseplate at all points to prevent any
pump vibration and to permanently.
The most satisfactory foundations are made of
reinforced concrete. These should be poured well in
advance of the installation to allow proper time for
drying and curing.
The General Arrangement Drawing will show
required anchor bolt locations and size of bolts.
Allow a little more than the specified threaded bolt
length above the rail of the baseplate. The excess
can always be cut off if it is not needed.
A clean rough-finish top surface is required when
applying grout.
4.2.1
Installation check list
a) Level Baseplate.
b) Preliminary Alignment.
c) Grout Baseplate - Check Foundation Bolts
d) Alignment Shaft/Coupling.
e) Piping installed – correct vent, gauge, valve,
suction strainer and pipe support locations?
f) Check Coupling Alignment.
g) Coupling guard correctly installed?
4.2.2 Level the baseplate
The following information regarding leveling
of equipment is only offered as a general guideline.
Flowserve requires that all leveling of equipment be
performed in accordance with specifications set forth
in Chapter 5, Mounting Plate Grouting from API
Recommended Practices 686/PIP REIE 686, First
Edition.
Before putting the unit on the foundation, thoroughly
clean the top of the foundation. Break off any loose
pieces of cement and roughen the top with a chisel to
afford a good hold for grout.
When lifting baseplate with pump, sling
baseplate from all lifting eyes provided. Failure to do