Slurry Pump
WH15AM1AAA0EN_06B.DOC JAN 05-W02
Installation
3/8
6.4 Installation procedure
6.4.1
Pump
When the foundation has fully cured, the anchor bolts may be installed –refer to Figure
6.2-1 and Figure 6.4-1.
a) Spacing between anchor fixings should normally be more than 10 times their
diameter, unless otherwise instructed. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions for
specific details.
b) Lift the pumpset into position over the foundation and align it as required in the plant
layout drawing.
NOTE: IF LIFTING THE PUMPSET INTO POSITION IS NOT CONVENIENT, PREPARE A FOOTPRINT
PATTERN OF THE BEDPLATE (A
3
) USING HARDBOARD.
1
2
3
4
Figure 6.4-1 Installing the anchor fixings
1. With the pumpset (or the pattern) in position, drill the required number of holes in the
foundation.
NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE HOLE DEPTH (B
MIN
) AND DIAMETER (ØD) CONFORM TO THE BOLT
MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION.
2. Blow out the dust and debris from the holes.
3. With the pumpset in position, level the bedplate using shims (A
4
), if necessary, and
tap in the anchor fixings to a depth (A
min
), as specified by the bolt manufacturer.
4. Assemble the fixing nuts to the anchor fixings and tighten to the torque setting (Mv),
as specified by the bolt manufacurer.