Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
4 SUMMIT PUMP MODEL 2196 / 2196-LF / 2196-R / 2796
3. INSTALLATION
LOCATION
When choosing a location for the pump, select an area that provides easy access
for inspection and maintenance. Locate the pump as close as possible to the
source which will provide NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head) equal to or greater
than that required by the pump at any capacity over its expected operating range.
FOUNDATION
Use a foundation that is sufficient enough to support all points of the pump base-
plate. Level and grout the base-plate per standard construction practices (see
ANSI/HI 1.4.2-1997).
PIPING CONNECTION – SUCTION / DISCHARGE
All piping must be independently supported and accurately aligned to the pump
suction and discharge flanges. Ideally, you should place a short length of flexible
or bellows type spool piece in the connections directly next to the pump flange.
WARNING!
Lock out driver power before beginning to
work on pump.
CAUTION!
Never use force to align piping to the
pump flanges.
CAUTION!
Never operate pump with suction valve
closed.
At a minimum, use suction pipe that is one size larger than the flange. Use an
eccentric reducer to meet the suction pipe with the pump. Mount the reducer flat
side up. Elbows must be a minimum of ten diameters from the suction flange.
CAUTION!
Never operate pump with discharge valve
closed.
The discharge piping should include isolation and check valves. The check valve
prevents the pump from rotating backward. Place the check valve between the
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