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Horizontal End Suction Pump for Chemical Process, ASME B73.1-2001
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual – CPP21
SECTION FOUR - INSTALLATION
Correct and orderly installation/assembly is necessary for trouble-free operation of the unit. Ruhrpumpen does
not assume any liability for damage resulting from inadequate installation/assembly. The chosen location for
installation must offer enough space for maintenance activities.
4.1 CONCRETE FOUNDATION PREPARATION
1. Choose a solid ground location for foundation; check that the bearing capacity of the soil is at least one third
higher than both static and dynamic loads together.
2. The effects of vibrating equipment on the surrounding area should be investigated and the isolation
required for the foundation should be considered. It is important to consider that the driver and the driven
machinery must be supported from a common foundation.
• All foundation materials shall be selected to prevent deterioration due to
exposure to an aggressive environment; the use of a protective coating should
be considered.
• The mass of the concrete foundation should be five (5) to ten (10) times the
mass of the supported equipment.
• Imaginary lines extended downward 30 degrees to either side of a vertical line
through the pump shaft should pass through the bottom of the foundation and
not the sides, as shown in Figure 4.1.
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