Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
SUMMIT PUMP MODEL SP 5
BASEPLATE GROUTING
1. This grouting instruction assumes a concrete sub base has been put in place to
accept the baseplate. The sub base should be clean of dirt, oil and any other
debris.
2. Shims/wedges should be put in place on the sub base, as shown below.
Shims/wedges should be wood, as shown.
SHIMS/WEDGES(wood)
3. Locations are shown in figure below. Use 2 to 3 per stack to obtain desired gap
between baseplate and sub-base. Normal gap is 1” to 1-1/2”.
4. Carefully lower baseplate with pump and motor onto sub base over anchor bolts.
5. Level baseplate to 0.125” over length and 0.088” in over width.
6. When leveling is complete, tighten anchor bolts uniformly hand tight.
7. Build a plywood form around baseplate supported on the sub base. It should be 3”
high and 1” to 1.5” larger than the baseplate. Its size should be large enough to
include the shims or wedges that are left in place.
8. Use a high quality non-shrinking epoxy grout, following manufacturer’s mixing
and installation instructions.
9. When grout has cured, per grout manufacturer’s recommended cure time , tighten
anchor bolt till secure.
10. When grouting is complete, check coupling alignment and re-align as necessary.
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