KSB RPH - Piping and Connections; Connecting the Piping

✓ The foundation has been prepared in accordance with the dimensions given in
the outline drawing/general arrangement drawing.
1. Position the pump set on the foundation and level it with the help of a spirit
level placed on the shaft and discharge nozzle.
Permissible deviation 0.2 mm/m.
2.
Use shims (1) for height compensation, if necessary.
Always fit shims, if any, immediately to the left and right of the foundation
bolts (3) between the baseplate/foundation frame and the foundation.
For a bolt-to-bolt distance (L) > 800 mm fit additional shims (2) halfway
between the bolt holes.
All shims must lie perfectly flush.
3. Insert the foundation bolts (3) into the holes provided.
4. Use concrete to set the foundation bolts (3) into the foundation.
5. Wait until the concrete has set firmly, then level the baseplate.
6. Tighten the foundation bolts (3) evenly and firmly.
7. Grout the baseplate using low-shrinkage concrete with a standard particle size
and a water/cement ratio of ≤ 0.5.
Produce flowability with the help of a solvent.
Perform secondary treatment of the concrete to DIN 1045.
NOTE
For low-noise operation the pump set can be mounted on vibration dampers upon
confirmation by the manufacturer. In this case, only fasten the flexible elements at
the baseplate after the piping has been connected.
NOTE
Expansion joints can be fitted between the pump and the suction/discharge line.
5.4 Piping
5.4.1 Connecting the piping
DANGER
Impermissible loads acting on the pump nozzles
Danger to life from leakage of hot, toxic, corrosive or flammable fluids!
▷ Do not use the pump as an anchorage point for the piping.
▷ The pipelines have been anchored in close proximity to the pump and
connected without transmitting any stresses or strains.
▷ Observe permissible forces and moments at the pump nozzles. (⇨ Section 5.4.2
Page 23)
▷ Take appropriate measures to compensate thermal expansion of the piping.
CAUTION
Incorrect earthing during welding work at the piping
Destruction of rolling element bearings (pitting effect)!
▷ Never earth the electric welding equipment on the pump or baseplate.
▷ Prevent current flowing through the rolling element bearings.
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