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Contents
SECTION INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Discharge Piping – Good Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
I Discharge Piping – Poor Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Suction Piping – Good Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Suction Piping – Poor Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Air Entrainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Suction Bell and Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Submergence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Sump Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Foundation and Pipe Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Belt Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Drive Coupling Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Pump Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
This booklet is a general guide only. Applications and field conditions vary.
If you have questions about a specific application, ask us or a qualified
engineer. The suggestions in this booklet are not intended as engineering
specifications for individual applications. Cornell Pump Company makes no
performance warranty of the information contained herein with respect to any
particular application.
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Base-Coupling-Guard Mounted
Horizontal Frame Unit.
Can be mounted with a motor or other
driver on a common base.
Redi-Prime®
Run-dry, automatic dry prime and
re-priming capabilities.
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SECTION
INSTALLATION
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DIAMETER
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SLIGHTLY INCLINED
TOWARD PUMP FLOW STRAIGHTENER
4 DIAMETERS APPROXIMATELY 4
PIPE DIAMETERS s
ter
me
LONG
ia
4 D.
i a
2D
SMOOTH,
GENTLE
TURN
USE SUCTION
BELL TO REDUCE
ENTRANCE LOSSES
SUCTION LIFT
SLIGHTLY INCLINED
TOWARD PUMP
ECCENTRIC
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
TAPER
DRY PIT
SUCTION GAGE
AND STOP COCK
CONTOURED ENTRANCE
TO REDUCE
ENTRANCE LOSSES STRAIGHT PIPE SECTION PROVIDE
BEFORE ENTRANCE A FLOOR
(USE FLOW STRAIGHTENER HERE) DRAIN
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TRAPPED AIR
Do not use a concentric reducer. Air Do not restrict the flow. This may cause
remains in pipe, and the pump may cavitation, reduce performance, and add
lose prime. friction losses.
TRAPPED AIR
Do not slope piping down toward the Do not use many fittings. This
pump. Trapped air may cause the creates high friction losses and may
pump to lose prime. Avoid the use of cause cavitation, trapped air and
90° miters. reduced performance.
UNSUPPORTED
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PREFERRED
Do not discharge 'in-flow' above DISCHARGE
the surface. Entrained air can be POSITION
carried to a nearby suction pipe.
The pump will lose performance, ENTRAINED
efficiency, and maybe prime. AIR BUBBLES
Extend the pipe below the ADDING A
minimum pumpage level (shown BAFFLE
by dashed line). Adding a baffle MAY HELP
may help if the 'in-flow' already
contains air bubbles. Do not let
the flow cascade over the baffle.
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Submergence
VG VORTEX
SUBMERGENCE (d)
70
SUBMERGENCE (d), INCHES
60
50
IPE
Suction .I D
.P
I. D
IPE
. P IPE
P IPE
40
CH NCH I.D. . P PIPE E
Pipe 4I
N
6 I NCH
8 I I N
I .D .
CH H I.D .D. P D. P
C I
IP IPE
.
10 2 IN NCH CH I
Submergence
30
1 I I N
14 16
20
10
0
100 200 400 600 800 1000 2000 4000 6000
FLOW, GPM
DIAMETER
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Sump Design
15° MAXIMUM
SIDE VIEW
THESE SUMP
ARRANGEMENTS
ARE NOT
RECOMMENDED
Never predispose a flow to
rotation. Do not place
obstructions such as posts
or walls in the flow path.
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GROUT DRAINAGE
DAM TACK TACK
WELD SHIMS WELD
WEDGES
3/4 TO 1 1/2 INCHES GROUT DRAINAGE
HIGH
CONCRETE
FOUNDATION
Alternate
PIPE SUPPORTS
Pipe supports must handle piping
weights as filled with pumpage. If the
system is subject to wide temperature
ranges, make provisions for thermal
Concrete with “J” bolts or Use pads
expansion. (See page 4)
metal strap. anchor bolts. between piping
and support.
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Belt Drives
SHAFTS PARALLEL
Tighten the take-up until the If the belts slip, they are too
belts are snug. Run drive at full loose or overloaded. Never use
speed and adjust take-up until belt dressings.
only slight bow appears in back
side of belts. Vertical drives must
be operated tighter than others,
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Pump Protection
PUMP HOUSE
PLACE ELECTRICAL
CONTROL
NEAR DOOR
USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
WITH SCREENS
AND SHADES
(FORCED AIR IS BEST)
SECURITY LOCK
PROVIDE EQUIPMENT
SERVING SPACE
PROPER SITE
DRAINAGE
USE LARGE, CONCRETE
THRUST BLOCKS, EVEN
ON SUBSURFACE PIPING
SUBSURFACE
PIPING IS PREFERED
FOR FREEZE
INFLOW
PROTECTION
OUTFLOW
PUMP SHELTER
Protect the pump from moisture, piping
movement, dust, standing water, sun, heat,
freezing, high humidity, electrical problems,
and flooding. Also check for rodents and
nests in temporarily unused piping.
VENTILATION
PROTECTION
FROM
BLOWING
DUST
DRAINAGE
GOOD SUPPORT
PROVIDED MOTOR PLACED AT PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED,
LEAST 4 INCHES ABOVE WEATER PROTECTED, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FLOOR LEVEL
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SECTION
II
START-UP
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Priming Methods
VACUUM
DISCHARGE
CHECK VALVE
AUTOMATIC
PUMP
PUMP PRIMING
DISCHARGE Automatic priming is used
PRIMING VALVE for unattended operation.
AIR/WATER Electric sensing and controls
SEPARATOR
prime the unit before
POSITIVE SEALING
FLOAT SYSTEM start-up.
The pump must be filled with
liquid before it is started.
VACUUM
PUMP
CORNELL REDI-PRIME ®
FLOAT
VALVE
Cornell Redi-Prime®,fully automated, self-priming
FLOAT
pumps are ideal for unattended operation. Our SWITCH
postitive sealing float box and diaphram vacuum CHAMBER
pump configurration insures that there is no water
carry-over. Cornell Redi-Prime® pumps handle
air/water mixtures with ease.
SUMP
LEVEL HIGH
EXHAUST WATER
SHUT-OFF CONTROL ALARM
VALVE PUMP "ON"
FLOAT
VENTURI SWITCH
EJECTOR
PUMP "OFF"
FLOAT
SWITCH
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
VENTURI
EJECTOR
Specially constructed engine
driven pumps can be primed
with an exhaust operated
vacuum producing device.
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VACUUM
PRIMING
In a manually cycled system,
the discharge valve must be
closed before priming.
PUMP
PUMP PRIMING LINE
TO VACUUM PUMP
HAND
DISCHARGE
VALVE PRIMER
Prime the pump
before start-up.
PUMP
DISCHARGE IMPORTANT:
VALVE AIR
VENT
VALVE
FOOT
VALVE
PRIMING SUPPLY
Use a supply line to fill the pump and LIQUID VALVE
suction pipe. The system must have SUPPLY
a foot valve. If the discharge valve is
closed. be sure the air is vented off
during filling. Close vent and supply
valves before the pump is started. FOOT VALVE
AND SCREEN
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❏ 1. Re-read all instructions and check for ❏ 11. Check pump rotational direction.
compliance on each point. (VERY SHORT on/off power pulse).
❏ 2. Piping must be clean and free of debris ❏ 12. Comply with all seal or packing
and obstructions, gaskets in place and all operation and start-up instructions.
joints secure.
❏ 13. Monitor the motor temperature.
❏ 3. Are all thrust blocks and supports
adequate? ❏ 14. Note the operating temperature of
frame bearings (if any).
❏ 4. Are screens in place?
❏ 15. The pump may be checked for shut-off
❏ 5. Check the valves and blow-offs for pressure with the pump performance
proper position. curve.
❏ 6. Make sure support systems are in ❏ 16. Fill the system slowly.
place and functioning, such as special
lubrication, frame oil, etc. ❏ 17. Do not operate any pump without
properly priming it, unless it has been
❏ 7. Check the power supply voltage with the specifically designed for such operation.
motor name plate.
❏ 18. New pumps must not be started and
❏ 8. Are belts and shaft couplings properly stopped frequently. If possible, permit the
adjusted and aligned and guards in place? unit to run until operating temperature is
reached.
❏ 9. Does the pump rotate freely? NOTE: Large motors must not be started
and stopped more than five times per hour.
❏ 10. Prime the pump.
A pump must not be started until compliance is reached on all the applicable points above and any
others specified in the “Operation and Maintenance Manual” supplied with the pump. Failure to do
so may cause severe damage to equipment and/or personal injury. It may also void the warranty.
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SECTION
III
OPERATION
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Air Leaks
AIR
LIQUID
PUMPAGE
INJECTION FLOW FROM LARGE LEVEL SUCTION
THE PUMP DISCHARGE BUBBLES LIFT
FLOW
STOPS AIR
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IMPORTANT
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IMPELLER
WEAR
SURFACE WEAR
RING
RUNNING
CLEARANCE
GLAND
NUTS
PACKING PULLER
Packing puller used when
PACKING replacing packing
GLAND PACKING
GLAND
LEAKAGE
Running clearance for new pumps is about .010 Tighten the gland nuts 1/4 turn every ten minutes
inch on a side. If wear increases this to .032 inch, until a leakage of only 40–60 drops per minutes is
the wear ring should be replaced and the impeller achieved. If the packing must be replaced, a packing
repaired or replaced. Wear may be caused by puller may be needed.
abrasives in the pumpage, unsupported piping
loads, or other causes.
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REPLACEABLE, RECESSED
FULLY MACHINED IMPELLER WEAR RINGS
WITH DOUBLE CURVATURE VANES EXTERNAL HYDRAULIC
BALANCE LINE
BACK PULL-OUT DESIGN
FOR EASE OF MAINTENANCE
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