DMX/DMXD/DMXH/DMXDDMX/DMXD/DMXH/DMXD
INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS
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Pour grout until level reaches top of dam.Pour grout until level reaches top of dam.
Allow drying sufficiently to prevent grout fromAllow drying sufficiently to prevent grout from
overflowing while completing the remaining grouting.overflowing while completing the remaining grouting.
Do not vibrate baseplate when grouting;Do not vibrate baseplate when grouting;
make sure baseplate is vented properly and all areasmake sure baseplate is vented properly and all areas
indicated on General Arrangement drawing areindicated on General Arrangement drawing are
thoroughly filled to prevent any resonant problems.thoroughly filled to prevent any resonant problems.
thoroughly hardened, thoroughly hardened,
General Arrangement General Arrangement
shall be tapered to the top.shall be tapered to the top.
Foundation and grouting descriptionFoundation and grouting description
the foundation the foundation
grout materials.grout materials.
manufacturer's instructions, ensure that the groutmanufacturer's instructions, ensure that the grout
fills all open space and eliminates all air pockets.fills all open space and eliminates all air pockets.
Before grouting leveling space andBefore grouting leveling space and
baseplate, check level of pads of baseplate in bothbaseplate, check level of pads of baseplate in both
directions and perform a rough shaft/couplingdirections and perform a rough shaft/coupling
alignment. Alignment after grout has set will not bealignment. Alignment after grout has set will not be
possible if above is not satisfactorily completed.possible if above is not satisfactorily completed.
manufacturer's instructions.manufacturer's instructions.
Holes are provided in the baseplate to permitHoles are provided in the baseplate to permit
pouring the grout and distributing. Vent holes arepouring the grout and distributing. Vent holes are
also provided in each compartment. Fill under thealso provided in each compartment. Fill under the
baseplate completely, stirring to assure properbaseplate completely, stirring to assure proper
distribution of the grout. Check to see that thedistribution of the grout. Check to see that the
grout flows under the edges of the baseplategrout flows under the edges of the baseplate
Pour grout until level reaches top of dam.Pour grout until level reaches top of dam.
Allow drying sufficiently to prevent grout fromAllow drying sufficiently to prevent grout from
overflowing while completing the remaining grouting.overflowing while completing the remaining grouting.
Do not vibrate baseplate when grouting;Do not vibrate baseplate when grouting;
make sure baseplate is vented properly and all areasmake sure baseplate is vented properly and all areas
indicated on General Arrangement drawing areindicated on General Arrangement drawing are
thoroughly filled to prevent any resonant problems.thoroughly filled to prevent any resonant problems.
thoroughly hathoroughly ha
rdened, removerdened, remove
Shaft/coupling Shaft/coupling
The following information regarding shaftThe following information regarding shaft
alignment is only offered as a general guideline.alignment is only offered as a general guideline.
Flowserve requires that all shaft alignment beFlowserve requires that all shaft alignment be
performed in accordance with specifications set forthperformed in accordance with specifications set forth
in Chapter 7,in Chapter 7,
Shaft AlignmentShaft Alignment
Recommended Practices 686/PIP REIE 686, FirstRecommended Practices 686/PIP REIE 686, First
Shaft alignment must be correct forShaft alignment must be correct for
successful operation. Rapid wear, noise, vibrationsuccessful operation. Rapid wear, noise, vibration
and actual damage to the equipment may be causedand actual damage to the equipment may be caused
by shaft misalignment. The shafts must be alignedby shaft misalignment. The shafts must be aligned
within the limits given within this section.within the limits given within this section.
Adjustment to correct the alignment in oneAdjustment to correct the alignment in one
direction may alter the alignment in another direction.direction may alter the alignment in another direction.
Always check in all directions after making anyAlways check in all directions after making any
Coupled equipment must be aligned to minimizeCoupled equipment must be aligned to minimize
unnecessary stresses in shafts, bearings andunnecessary stresses in shafts, bearings and
coupling. Flexible couplings will not compensate forcoupling. Flexible couplings will not compensate for
appreciable misalignment. Foundation settling,appreciable misalignment. Foundation settling,
thermal expansion or nozzle loads resulting inthermal expansion or nozzle loads resulting in
baseplate/foundation deflection and vibration duringbaseplate/foundation deflection and vibration during
FOUNDATION BOLTSFOUNDATION BOLTS
GROUT BOLT HOLESGROUT BOLT HOLES
GROUT LEVELINGGROUT LEVELING