Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
SUMMIT PUMP MODEL SP 7
ALIGNMENT
CAUTION
Careful alignment is an extremely important
consideration to ensure long pump life.
The pump and driver were aligned at the factory, however that alignment will have been
disturbed during transportation and handling. Alignment must be rechecked. If
necessary, align the motor to the pump, not the pump to the motor. Check both parallel
and angular alignment. Final alignment should be within 0.005" in all planes at operating
temperature.
If pump is belt driven, refer to belt manufacturer for correct alignment procedures.
Alignment checking needs to be done several times prior to pump start up. Those
alignment recommendations are as follow:
WARNING!
Lock out Power to avoid personal injury.
1. Prior to grouting, to remedy misalignment caused by transportation
2. After grouting, to correct any changes that occurred during grouting.
3. After piping is connected to ensure possible pipe strains have changed alignment.
4. Hot alignment, after the pump has reached operating temperature, if the pump is
used in high temperature service.
Alignment is accomplished by adding or removing shims under the motor feet and
moving the motor as required.
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