SECTION 11312

ROTARY LOBE PUMPS AND APPURTENANCES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION:

(NTS: Edit the following to suit project requirements).

A. Provide and test rotary lobe pumps, motors, gear reducers, V-belt drives, variable
frequency drives and appurtenances as indicated and specified.

(NTS: Select and list specification sections for inserting into this subsection based on the
following:
1. Specification sections that contain products and construction that the reader might
expect to find in this section BUT are specified elsewhere.
2. Specification sections referenced in the body of this section.)
1.02 RELATED WORK:

A. Section 13300: Utility Control Instrumentation System

B. Section 15056: Pipe Supports

C. Section 15101: Process Valves and Appurtenances

D. Section 15370: Process Piping and Appurtenances

1.03 REFERENCES:

A. Hydraulic Institute: Current Standards.

B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Publications:

1. A36: Specification for Structural Steel.

2. A48: Specification for Gray Iron Castings.

3. A322: Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars.

4. A743: Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium, Iron-Chromium Nickel, and

Nickel-Base Corrosion-Resistant for General Application.

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 C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

1. B16.1: Standard for Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, 125 lb.(PN 10)

D. American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA):

1. ANSI/ABMA 9-1990 (R2000) Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Ball Bearings.

2. ANSI/ABMA 11-1990 (R1999) Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Roller Bearings.

E. Equivalent British/European codes and standards may be used; however, the equivalency
shall be demonstrated and submitted by the Contractor and approved by the CM/CS.

1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:

A. Pump capacities and operating data are indicated in the Process Pump Schedule.

(NTS: Edit or add to the following to suit project requirements).

B. Thickened Sludge Pumps: Pump and thickened sludge with solids concentration of 2%
to 3%.
C. Thickened Sludge Pumps: Pump DAF thickened sludge with solids concentration of 4%
to 6% with large amounts of grit.

D. Pumps shall normally operate with a flooded suction except that pumps will be subject to
a suction lift if indicated in the Process Pump Schedule.

(NTS: If required, use and/or edit the following two paragraphs to include weight and
height limitations.)
E. Equipment Limitations:

1. Pumps: ___________________________

a. Maximum Total Pump and Drive Assembly Weight: ____ lbs. [______kg]

b. Maximum Pump and Drive Assembly Dimensions: Length, Width and Height:

(1) Length: _____ in. [________mm]

(2) Width: _____ in. [________mm]

(3) Height: _____ in. [________mm]

1.05 SEISMIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

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 A. Conform to the requirements indicated on the structural drawings and as specified in
Section 01900.

B. The Contractor shall conform to the seismic design requirements for this project and for
the work of this specification section.

C. Provide all equipment bases, anchorage, supports and foundations designed in accordance
with the seismic requirements indicated and specified.

D. Additionally, provide with the Certificate of Unit Responsibility, certification for all
equipment signed by a professional structural engineer stating that computations were
performed and that all components have been sized for the seismic forces specified and
indicated.

1.06 SUBMITTALS:

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01300:

1. Certified shop and erection drawings.

a. Contractor shall submit electronic files of the proposed equipment in the

capacity, size, and arrangement as indicated and specified.

(1) Electronic files shall conform to the following minimum requirements:

(a) Electronic Files: AutoCad latest version, drawn to scale.

(b) Submit electronic files as part of the Shop Drawing submittal.

(c) Submit electronic files on CD or DVD

(d) Drawings shall include plan views, sectional views, title block,
Tag Numbers, serial numbers, Parts List (identifying each
component), dimensions, connection sizes and types and all
details of all related items. In cases where certain information is
proprietary and is omitted, provided a statement indicating that the
information is proprietary and is being omitted.

b. Drawings shall be in conformance with all other requirements as specified in

this specification.

2. Data regarding pump and motor characteristics and performance:

a. Prior to fabrication and testing, provide guaranteed performance curves based

on actual shop tests of mechanically duplicate pumps, showing they meet
indicated and specified requirements for head, capacity, horsepower and

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 NPSHr.

(1) For units of same size and type, provide curves for a single unit only.

b. Results of shop performance tests as specified.

c. Submit curves for guaranteed performance, and shop performance tests on 8-

1/2-in. by 11-in.[A4] sheets, one curve per sheet.

3. Sample of a lobe of the same design and material

4. Shop drawing data for accessory items.

5. Certified setting plans, with tolerances, for anchor bolts.

6. Manufacturer's literature as needed to supplement certified data.

7. Operating and maintenance instructions and parts lists.

8. Listing of reference installations as specified with contact names and telephone

numbers.

9. Certified results of hydrostatic testing.

10. Bearing temperature operating range for the service conditions specified.

11. List of recommended spare parts other than those specified.

12. Shop and field inspection reports.

13. Bearing Life: Certified by the pump manufacturer. Include design data.

14. Pump shop test results.

15. Motor shop test results.

16. Qualifications of field service engineer.

17. Recommendations for short and long-term storage.

18. Shop testing procedures and equipment to be used including the details of all
equipment and testing set up.

19. Field testing procedures and equipment to be used including the details and
calibration certificated of all equipment and portable flow meter locations.

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 20. Special tools.

21. Number of service person-days provided and per diem field service rate.

22. Recommended location of suction and discharge pressure gauges.

23. Manufacturer’s product data, specifications and color charts for shop painting.

24. Provide a listing of the materials recommended for each service specified and
indicated. Provide documentation showing compatibility with process fluid and
service specified and indicated.

25. The latest ISO 9001 series certification.

26. Material Certification:

a. Provide certification from the equipment manufacturer that the materials of

construction specified are recommended and suitable for the service conditions
specified and indicated. If materials other than those specified are proposed
based on incompatibility with the service conditions, provide technical data and
certification that the proposed materials are recommended and suitable for the
service conditions specified and indicated including an installation list of a
minimum of five (5) installations in operation for a minimum of five (5) years.
Provide proposed materials at no additional cost to the Owner.

b. Where materials are not specified, provide technical data and certification that
the proposed materials are recommended and suitable for the service conditions
specified and indicated.

B. A copy of the contract mechanical process, electrical and instrumentation drawings, with
addenda that are applicable to the equipment specified in this section, marked to show all
changes necessary for the equipment proposed for this specification section. If no
changes are required, mark all drawings with “No changes required” or provide a
statement that no changes are required.

1. Failure to include all drawings or a statement applicable to the equipment specified

in this section will result in submittal return without review until a complete
package is submitted.

C. A copy of this specification section with addenda and all referenced specification sections
with addenda, with each paragraph check-marked to indicate specification compliance or
marked and indexed to indicate requested deviations and clarifications from the specified
requirements.

1. If deviations and clarifications from the specifications are indicated, therefore

requested by the Contractor, provide a detailed written justification for each

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 deviation and clarification.

2. Failure to include a copy of the marked-up specification sections and or the detailed
justifications for any requested deviation or clarification will result in submittal
return without review until marked up specifications and justifications are
submitted in a complete package.

1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01400 and as specified.

B. Pumps shall be the product of one manufacturer.

C. Pumps shall be manufacturer’s standard cataloged product and modified to provide

compliance with the drawings, specifications and the service conditions specified and
indicated.

D. Welding: In accordance with latest applicable American Welding Society Code or

equivalent.

E. Shop tests as specified.

(NTS: Edit the following to suit project requirements).

F. The Contractor shall obtain the pumps, motors, gear reducers and V-belt drives from a
single pump manufacturer, as a complete and integrated package to insure proper
coordination and compatibility and operation of the system.

1. VFD’s can be supplied by the Contractor or the pump manufacturer at the

Contractor’s option. The pumping system must be a complete and integrated
package to insure proper coordination and compatibility and operation of the
system.

2. The Contractor shall coordinate the VFD’s with the pump and motor manufacturers
and submit as part of the shop drawings a written statement signed by the
Contractor, pump manufacturer, motor manufacturer and VFD manufacturer that
the VFD manufacturer has received the required information from the pump and
motor manufacturers and that all parties have reviewed the system and coordinated
the equipment selection.

G. Services of Manufacturer's Representative as stated in Section 01400 and as specified

herein.

H. Provide services of factory-trained Service Technician, specifically trained on type of

equipment specified:

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 1. Service Technician must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience, all within
the last seven (7) years, on the type and size of equipment.

2. Service Technician must be present on site for all items listed below. Person-day
requirements listed are exclusive of travel time, and do not relieve Contractor of the
obligation to place equipment in operation as specified.

(NTS: Insert the service time to suit project requirements.)

3. Installation: Inspect location of anchor bolts; pump setting, leveling, alignment,
field erection; coordination of piping, electrical and miscellaneous utility
connections:

a. ___ person-days

4. Functional Testing: Calibrate, check alignment and perform a functional test with
water. Tests to include all items specified.

a. __ person-days

5. Field Performance Testing: Field performance test equipment specified.

a. __ person-days

6. Vendor Training: Provide classroom and field operation and maintenance

instruction including all materials, slides, videos, handouts and preparation to lead
and teach classroom sessions.

a. __ person-days

7. Credit to the Owner, all unused service person-days specified above, at the
manufacturer’s published field service rate.

8. Any additional time required of the factory trained service technician to assist in
placing the equipment in operation, or testing or to correct deficiencies in
installation, equipment or material shall be provided at no additional cost to the
Owner.

I. Manufacturer of pumps shall have a minimum of five (5) operating installations with
pumps of the size specified and in a similar application as specified and indicated
operating for not less than five (5) years.

1.08 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01610.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS:

A. Boerger

B. Vogelsang

C. Or acceptable equivalent product.

1. The Contractor may choose equipment from a manufacturer of an acceptable

equivalent product, however, any additional costs required to accommodate such
equipment shall be made without a change in the Contract Price or Contract Time
and at no additional cost to the Owner.

2.02 PUMP CONSTRUCTION:

A. Type: Positive displacement rotary lobe single-stage pumps. Driven as indicated in the
Process Pump Schedule.

B. Provide all equipment designed and built for 24-hour continuous service at any and all
points within the specified range of operation, without overheating, without cavitation,
and within vibration standards.

(NTS: If the pumps need to run dry frequently provide a temperature probe to prevent
extended periods of dry running
C. Provide pumps designed to allow running dry for an limited period of time, minimum 30
minutes without damage to the pump, or it’s internals.

C. Pump configuration as indicated in the Process Pump Schedule.

D. Design and proportion all parts of pump specially adapted for the service specified and
indicated. Provide room for inspection, repair and adjustment.

E. Provide housings designed for removal of rotating parts without disconnecting suction
and/or discharge piping.

1. Provide lifting devices on casings for handling.

2. Provide ribs or reinforcing if required to withstand the specified hydrostatic test

pressure, to prevent deflection caused by hydraulic thrust and to support the motor.

F. Drill and tap pump suction and discharge piping for installation of 1/2-in.(15 mm) piping
and pressure gauges. Provide taps in accordance with Hydraulic Institute Standards.

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 G. Provide all lubrication fittings brought to the outside of all equipment so that they are
readily accessible from the outside without the necessity of removing covers, plates,
housings, or guards.

H. Wet End:

1. Cast iron with replaceable radial wear plates of Hardox hardened to a minimum
700 BHN.
2. Provide the pump casing equipped with radial pump casing protection plates, to
eliminate the pump casing as a spare part for reduction of the Life Cycle Costs of
the pump unit. Pump casings without radial liners are not acceptable
3.
I. Front Cover: Cast iron, with a minimum Brinell hardness of 230 to 260

1. Provide cover for removal of the rotors without disturbing piping, bearings, and
mechanical seals.

2. Provide cover machined to accept a reversible front wear plate.

J. Cover Wear Plate: Hardox, and coated with hardox/hard chrome, to a finished hardened
reversible surface of 700 BHN.

1. Pumps not equipped with a removable wear plate and pumps that use the front door
for its wear surface are not acceptable.

K. Rotors: Provide two rotors driven through positive timing gears running in oil.

1. Cores: Solid GG25 cast iron.

2. Cover: NBR 70 Durometer hardness 65 to72.

3. Provide the geometry of the rotor core the same as that of the finished rotor.

4. Provide rotors with the ratio of the axial length of the lobe as compared to the
lobe diameter (length / diameter) not exceeding 1.0.
L. Rotor Vane Geometry:

1. Provide rotor vane geometry per the manufacturer’s recommendation for the
applications specified and indicated.

(NTS: Insert the service to suit project requirements.)

2. Provide rotors specifically designed for pumping thickened waste, primary and
secondary sludge and aerobically digested sludge containing organic solids, small
inorganic particles, and grit.

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 3. Position rotors to the shaft by replaceable hardened key ways, and secured to the
shaft by internal/external expansion bolt and flush discs requiring no recesses in the
end cover.

M. Shafts:

1. Carbon steel ASTM A293 fitted with replaceable stainless steel sleeves where
passing through the seal area.

2. Provide shafts timed in their rotation by straight cut timing gears running in a
separate oil chamber which also contains the ball and roller bearings for each shaft.

3. Pumps requiring external re-timing in the event of blockage are not acceptable.

4. Shaft Size: Minimum of 2.36-in (60 mm) diameter where the rotors, bearings, and
mechanical seals contact the shaft, to decrease the potential of torsional shaft
fatigue.

5. Provide shaft sleeves where the mechanical seal rides. Provide sleeves removable
through the front of the pump, without the use of special tools, and without
disturbing the surrounding piping.

6. Provide maximum shaft deflection at operating pressure as specified and indicated.

N. Mechanical Seals: Cartridge type mechanical seals of Blockring in Tungsten Carbide/

Silicon Carbide.

1. Provide the cartridge to include the mechanical seal faces, the seal holder and
carrier, O-rings and the stainless steel shaft sleeve.

2. Provide a blocking chamber located behind the mechanical seal and in front of the
bearing housing lip seal shall be molded into the casting of the pump. Provide the
chamber for fill from the side or top of the pump and provide an external oil bottle
to review the status of the mechanical seals operation, mounted on the top of the
pump, located in easy view of the operator.

3. Pumps with open to air cavities located behind the mechanical seal housing, or
those that require water flush or quench are not acceptable.

O. Suction and Discharge Connections:

1. Flanged, ANSI Class 150 (PN 20)

2. Provide hot dipped galvanized steel gooseneck designed suction fitting to reduce
the chance of vapor locking, and increase the reliability, and suction lift capability.

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 P. End Cover:

1. Provide a removable end cover that is flush with no recesses or dead pockets where
solids can accumulate.

2. Provide the cover sealed with an NBR 70 O-ring and provide complete access to
the pump chamber without disconnecting and piping.

3. Provide the removable front cover mounted to the pump with four (4) bolts to
provide unhindered access to the rotors to facilitate ease of maintenance and
operator safety.

Q. Bearings:

1. Grease lubricated or oil lubricated anti-friction type.

2. Outboard bearing to be combination thrust and radial type; inboard bearing radial
type.

3. Provide bearings in a dust and moisture proof enclosures.

4. Provide means in bearing housing, such as removable plug diametrically opposite

grease fitting, to prevent over greasing of bearing.

5. Provide bearings with minimum B-10 life rating of 100,000 hours at specified
operating conditions.

R. Baseplates:

1. Mount each pump and drive on a common base.

a. Material: ASTM A36 fabricated structural steel.

b. Provide structural steel shape bases, bent form bases are not acceptable.

c. Provide with provisions for grouting and for anchor bolts.

d. Provide base plates designed to support pump and driver.

e. Provide planed surfaces of bearing pads for pumps and drives.

2.03 COUPLINGS:

A. Couplings:

1. Non lubricated, polyurethane flex material type

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 2. Split design.

3. Spacer type

4. Manufacturer: Rexnord Omega or equal

2.04 MOTORS:

(NTS: Include the following paragraphs to suit project requirements).

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01171 and as specified and indicated.

B. Horsepower rating of motors: Provide the motors sized to include a minimum of 25

percent above the horsepower required at the maximum design condition on the certified
performance curve.

C. Maximum motor speed shall not exceed 1800 rpm on in-line mounted units, and 1200
RPM on overhead and piggy back mounts.

D. Motor enclosure and speed: As indicated in the Process Pump Schedule.

E. In addition to the requirements for bearings specified under Electric Motors in Section
01171, provide pump motors with ball or roller bearings. Provide vertical motors with at
least one bearing designed for thrust with bearings. Provide bearing with a minimum B-
10 life of 100,000 hours.

F. Overall sound-pressure level of each motor shall not exceed 88 decibels when measured
on flat network using an octave-band frequency analyzer conforming to ANSI S1.11.
Determine overall sound-pressure level as average of four or more readings at evenly
spaced points, 3 feet [1 meter] from motor.

G. Operate without overheating at the speeds specified and indicated.

H. Service Factor: 1.15, 1.0 for inverter duty rated motors.

I. Premium efficiency with nominal and minimum efficiencies per NEMA MG1.

J. Rating: . (380 V, 3 Ph, 50 Hz

K. Insulation: Class F with Class B temperature rise, 40 deg. C ambient.

L. Site Altitude: ____ feet above the level.

(NTS: Include the following if the pumps specified are driven through V-belts).

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2.04 V-BELT DRIVES:

A. Type: Stationary control variable speed type that allows a speed change by means of an
adjustment to the motor sheave when the drive is not in operation.

B. Drive Safety Factor: 1.50 based on motor nameplate rating.

C. Provide Type 316 stainless steel OSHA safety guard with Type 316 stainless steel
hardware and lifting attachments for handling.

D. Minimum drive efficiency: 95 percent.

E. Provide in-line type arrangement with motor mounted above the pump on a fabricated
steel drive stand. Provide a mounting plate with a minimum of four (4) Type 316
stainless steel bolts for tensioning and adjustment of the drive position.

(NTS: Include the following if pumps are driven through gear reducers).
2.05 GEAR REDUCERS:

A. Provide helical gear or planetary arrangement as indicated, classified for continuous,

AGMA Class II, 24 hour duty.

B. Provide ASTM A48 Class 30 cast iron housing. Gears: Case hardened alloy steel
forgings with precision ground gear teeth minimum AGMA quality 12.

C. Provide horizontal parallel or bevel right angle shafting, arrangement as indicated in the
process pump schedule.

D. Design reducer to match output speed requirements of pumps; double or triple reduction.

E. Match torque-rating of pumping equipment.

F. Minimum gear reducer service factor 1.50 minimum, based on peak running torque of
pump.

(NTS: Include the following if VFD’s are used).

2.06 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES:

A. Provide variable Frequency drives (VFD's) in accordance with Section 01172 and as
specified.

B. Provide VFD's capable of pump starting torque/current.

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2.07 DRAIN AND VENT PIPING:

A. Provide drains and vent and drain piping and valves to discharge into gutters or sumps as
indicated or, as directed by engineer.

B. Drain and vent piping: Schedule 5 Type 316L stainless steel with Press-Fit connections
and with a sufficient number of unions to permit removal of each valve and in-line
device.

C. Valves: Provide size and type as indicated and as specified in Section 15101.

2.08 GAUGES:

A. Provide gauges assemblies for suction and discharge of each pump as specified in Section
15370 and as indicated.

(NTS: Edit gauge ranges to suit project requirements.)

B. Suction Gauges: 30-in Hg to 60 psi (750 mm to 400 kPa) compound type.

C. Discharge gauges: Provide standard range with top limit above pump’s highest pressure
available at maximum pump speed.

2.09 SHOP TESTING:

A. Provide motor shop testing in accordance with Section 01171.

B. Pump Tests:

1. Test pump casings under a hydrostatic head of at least 150 psi [10 bar].

2. Provide factory witness testing for all pumps in accordance with the standards of
the Hydraulic Institute.

a. Provide certified pump performance curves including head, capacity, and brake
horsepower, for each pump supplied.

b. Prior to conducting a pump test, notification of such test and a list of test
equipment and test procedures shall be forwarded to CM/CS at least twenty
one (21) working days before the schedule test date.

c. All electronic transducers, meter, gauges, and other test instruments must be
calibrated in accordance with the requirements of the Hydraulic Institute
Standards. Provide copies of calibration data with notice of pump testing.

d. Run pumps at full speed for 60 minutes prior to any performance testing.

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 e. Test all pumps at full speed and through the specified range of flow and
pressure. Provide head/capacity/efficiency curves plotted at maximum output
speed.

f. During each test run the pump at each head condition for sufficient time to
accurately determine discharge, head, power input, and efficiency.

g. If any pump tested fails to meet any requirement specified and indicated,
modify the pump until it meets all requirements specified and indicated.

h. If any pump tested fails to meet the efficiency requirements at any conditions
specified and indicated and all reasonable attempts to correct the inefficiency
are unsuccessful, the pumps will be rejected and replaced with pumps meeting
the requirements specified and indicated.

3. In the event that specified tests indicate that pump, motor, or variable frequency
drive will not meet specifications, CM/CS has the right to require additional
complete witnessed tests for all pumps, motors, and variable frequency drives at no
additional cost to the Owner.

4. Repeat tests until specified results are obtained.

C. Correct or replace promptly all defects or defective equipment revealed by or noted

during tests at no additional cost to the Owner.

2.10 SHOP PAINTING:

A. Primer and Finish Paint: Shop apply to all exterior ferrous surfaces, high solids epoxy
conforming to the following requirements:

1. Solids by Volume: Minimum 69% (percent +2).

2. Type: Polyamidoamine epoxy, self priming.

3. Dry Film Thickness: 4 to 6 mils per coat.

4. No. of Coats required: Three.

5. V.O.C Requirement: 2.75 lbs/gallon maximum. (33 kg/m3)

6. Conform to AWWA D102 Inside systems No. 1 and No. 2.

7. Certified in accordance with ANSI/NSF Std 61 including thinners.

8. Color: As specified for piping system of same service or as selected by CM/CS.

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 B. Topcoat: Provide additional topcoat on exterior surfaces above grade with UV exposure.
Shop apply over finish paint, a low VOC, aliphatic acrylic polyurethane coating with the
following characteristics:

1. Solid by Volume: Minimum 74% (percent +2).

2. Dry Film Thickness: 4 mils, minimum.

3. Number of Coats Required: One.

4. V.O.C. Requirement: 2.48 lbs/gallon maximum. (30 kg/m3)

5. Color: As specified for piping system of same service or as selected by the CM/CS.

6. Topcoat and finish paint shall be compatible and from the same coating
manufacturer.

C. Surface preparation, mixing and application and safety requirements shall be in

accordance with the paint manufacturer’s printed instructions and as specified.

1. SSPC-SP-10: Near-white blast cleaning for immersion service.

2. SSPC-SP-6: Commercial blast cleaning for non-immersion service.

D. Ferrous surfaces which are not to be painted shall be given a shop applied coat of grease
or rust resistant coating.

E. Provide additional shop paint coating for touch-up to all surfaces after installation and
testing is completed and equipment accepted.

2.11 SPARE PARTS:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01600 and as specified herein.

B. Provide spare parts that are identical to and interchangeable with similar parts installed.

1. For each pump:

a. One complete set of gaskets.

b. One set of mechanical seals.

2. For each set of pumps of the same size and performance.

a. One set of all special tools required.

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 b. One set of lobes.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION:

A. Install items in accordance with approved shop drawings, manufacturer's printed

instructions and as indicated.

B. Install pumping units on a concrete pad and align thereon.

1. Set base on metal shims placed directly under the part of the base carrying the
greatest weight and spaced close enough to provide uniform support.

2. Horizontal pumps: Dowel pump and drive to baseplate after alignment in field to
facilitate realignment after disassembly.

3. If realignment is required piping must be disconnected prior to alignment, piping

reconnected and alignment checked prior to connecting coupling halves.

C. After alignment is correct, grout using high grade non-shrink grout.

1. Fill entire base and leave no gaps or voids.

2. Do not imbed leveling nuts in grout.

3.02 FIELD TESTING:

A. Test piping connections to prove the pump nozzle are installed with the pipe in a free
supported state and without need to apply vertical or horizontal pressure to align piping
with pump nozzles.

B. After installation of pumping equipment, and after inspection, operation, testing and
adjustment have been completed by the manufacturer’s field service technician, conduct
running test for each pump in presence of the CM/CS to determine its ability to:

1. Deliver its rated capacity under specified conditions.

2. Operate within the vibration and temperature limits specified.

3. During tests, observe and record head, capacity, motor inputs, pump bearing
housing temperature, noise and vibration.

4. Immediately correct or replace all defects or defective equipment revealed by or

noted during tests, at no additional cost to the Owner, and repeat tests until

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 specified results and results acceptable to CM/CS are obtained.

5. Contractor to provide all labor, piping, equipment, flowmeters, test gauges,

calibrated vibration testing equipment and materials for conducting tests.

a. Contractor shall provide calibrated vibration testing equipment, test gauges for
all gauges and portable calibrated flow meters for all pumping systems even in
those cases where permanent flow meters, vibration equipment and gauges are
installed.

b. The testing will not be started and will not be accepted until the calibrated
testing equipment stated above is operational.

6. Provide vibration signature test data for each pump and drive assembly.

a. Limit: Hydraulic Institute standards.

7. Bearing and Motor Temperature:

a. Run each pump for minimum four hours prior to taking temperature readings of
the pumps, motors, and shafting.

b. Bearing temperature not to exceed 180 degrees F. (80 deg C)

8. Test and calibrate all pumps operating settings, alarms, controls, and shutdown
devices.

9. Test Duration: Determined by CM/CS, but not less than three hours of continuous
operation at each condition specified and indicated.

C. Make all adjustments necessary to place equipment in specified working order at time of
above tests.

D. Test pump on product only. If product is not available, test with water. Water for testing
furnished by Contractor.

E. Remove all replace equipment at no additional cost to the Owner with equipment that
will meet all requirements specified and indicated if unable to demonstrate to the
satisfaction of CM/CS that equipment will perform the service specified, indicated and as
submitted and approved.

3.03 FIELD TOUCH-UP PAINTING:

A. After installation and approved testing by CM/CS, apply touch-up paint to all scratched,
abraided and damaged shop painted surfaces. Coating type and color shall match shop
painting.

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3.04 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01700.

END OF SECTION

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