Chrysler LLCConstruction Standards

12/17/04

SECTION 15446 - SUMP PUMPS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1SUMMARY

  1. This Section includes sump pumps for the building storm drainage systems and interior scrubber dump sump pumps.

1.2SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: Include performance curves, furnished specialties, and accessories for each type and size of pump indicated.
  2. Shop Drawings: Show layout and connections for pumps. Include setting drawings with templates, directions for installing foundation and anchor bolts, and other anchorages.
  3. Wiring Diagrams: Detail wiring for power, signal, and control systems and differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.
  4. Maintenance Data: For each type and size of pump specified to include in maintenance manuals.

1.3QUALITY ASSURANCE

  1. Product Options: Drawings indicate size, profiles, connections, and dimensional requirements of pumps and are based on specific manufacturer types and models indicated. Other manufacturers' pumps with equal performance characteristics may be considered. Refer to Division1 Section "Substitutions."
  2. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA70, Article100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1.4DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

  1. Retain shipping flange protective covers and protective coatings during storage.
  2. Protect bearings and couplings against damage.
  3. Comply with pump manufacturer's rigging instructions for handling.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1MANUFACTURERS

  1. Manufacturers: Unless otherwise directed by the Owner, provide products by one of the following:
  2. Submersible Sump Pumps:
  3. ABS Pumps, Inc.
  4. Chicago Pump Co.
  5. Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc.; Weinman Div.
  6. Ebara International Corp.;Standard Pump Div.
  7. Federal Pump Corp.
  8. Gorman-Rupp Co.
  9. Goulds Pumps, Inc.
  10. Little Giant Pump Co.
  11. Myers: F. E. Myers Co.
  12. PACO Pumps, Inc.
  13. Stancor, Inc.
  14. Sta-Rite Industries, Inc.
  15. Weil Pump Co.
  16. Zoeller Pump Co.
  17. Plastic Sump Pump Basins:
  18. ABS Pumps, Inc.
  19. Armstrong Pumps, Inc.
  20. Ashland Plastics, Inc.
  21. Barnes Pumps, Inc.
  22. Federal Pump Corp.
  23. Fiberbasin, Inc.
  24. Goulds Pumps, Inc.
  25. Peerless Pump Co.
  26. Weil Pump Co.
  27. Zoeller Pump Co.
  28. Industrial Waste Sump Pump
  29. Air Pump Co., Inc.
  30. Approved substitute.

2.2SUMP PUMPS, GENERAL

  1. Description: Factory-assembled and -tested, single-stage, centrifugal, end-suction sump pump units complying with UL778. Include motor, operating controls, and construction for permanent installation.
  2. Discharge Pipe End Connections NPS2 and Smaller: Threaded. Pumps available only with flanged-end discharge pipe may be furnished with threaded companion flanges.
  3. Discharge Pipe End Connections NPS2-1/2 and Larger: Flanged.
  4. Motors: Single speed, 1750 rpm, with grease-lubricated ball bearings, and non-overloading through full range of pump performance curves.
  5. Finish: Manufacturer's standard paint applied to factory-assembled and tested units before shipping.
  6. Rod buttons.

2.3SUBMERSIBLE SUMP PUMPS

  1. Description: Duplex, submersible, direct-connected sump pump.
  2. Casing: Gray cast iron with metal inlet strainer. Include discharge companion flange suitable for plain-end pipe connection arranged for vertical discharge.
  3. Impeller: Cast iron, bronze, brass, or stainless steel.
  4. Pump and Motor Shaft: Stainless steel, with factory-sealed, grease-lubricated ball bearings.
  5. Seal: Mechanical type.
  6. Motor: Hermetically sealed, NEMA design B, capacitor-start type; with built-in overload protection; and three-conductor waterproof power cable of length required, with grounding plug and cable-sealing assembly for connection at pump.
  7. Pump Discharge Piping: Factory or field fabricated, ASTMA53, Schedule 40, galvanized-steel pipe or copper tube.
  8. Pump Discharge and 2” Guide Rail Piping: Factory or field fabricated, ASTMA53, Schedule40, galvanized-steel pipe, bronze pipe, or copper tube.
  9. Basin Cover: Cast iron or steel with gasket and suitable for supporting controls.
  10. Quick-Disconnect System: Include the following:
  11. Guide Rails: Two galvanized-steel or other corrosion-resistant vertical pipes or structural members, attached to baseplate and basin sidewall or cover,
  12. Baseplate: Corrosion-resistant metal plate, attached to basin floor, supporting guide rails and stationary elbow.
  13. Pump Yokes: Pump-motor-mounted or casing-mounted yokes or other attachments for aligning pump during connection of flanges.
  14. Movable Elbow: Pump discharge-elbow fitting with flange, seal, and positioning device.
  15. Stationary Elbow: Fixed discharge-elbow fitting with flange that mates to movable-elbow flange and support attached to baseplate.
  16. Lifting Cable: Stainless-steel cable attached to pump and basin cover at manhole.
  17. Controls: NEMA250, Type1 enclosure, pedestal mounted, unless wall mounting is indicated; with three micropressure switches in NEMA 250, type 6 enclosures; mounting rod; and electric cables. Include automatic alternator to alternate operation of pump units on successive cycles and to operate both units if one pump cannot handle load.
  18. High-Water Alarm: Rod mounted, NEMA 250, Type 6 enclosure with n-micropressure-switch alarm matching control and local alarm bell; 120 volt ac, with transformer and contacts for remote alarm bell. Provide local alarm plus tie-in to Building DDC instrumentation system.

2.4SUMPPUMPBASIN

  1. Description: Factory fabricated, fiberglass, 42” diameter, with sump, pump removal guide rails, pipe connections, and separate 46” diameter cover.
  2. Basin Sump: Fabricate watertight, with sidewall openings for pipe connections.
  3. Material: Fiberglass.
  4. Reinforcement: Mounting plates for pumps, fittings, rail systems, and accessories.
  5. Anchor Flange: Same material as, or compatible with, basin sump, cast in or attached to sump, in location and of size required to anchor basin in concrete slab.
  6. Basin Cover: Fabricate with openings with gaskets, seals, and bushings, for access to pumps, pump shafts, control rods, discharge piping, vent connections, and power cables.
  7. Material: Steel, with bitumastic coating or cast iron.
  8. Reinforcement: Steel or cast-iron reinforcement capable of supporting foot traffic.

2.5INDUSTRIAL WASTE SUMP PUMP

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: The design is based on products by Air Pump Co., with appurtenances and characteristics as specified. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide either the named product or a comparable substitute acceptable to the Architect.
  2. Pump: Air Pump Co model 666150-322C
  3. 3 valve piped bypass, filter regulator.
  4. Pneumatic Motor: Aluminum
  5. Wetted Parts: Aluminum
  6. Check Valve Seat.
  7. Ball Check/Diaphragm: Nitrile/Nitrile.
  8. Capacity: 90 gpm; 1/2 inch air inlet.
  9. Suction Inlet: 11/2 inch NPT.
  10. Discharge Outlet: 11/2 inch NPT.
  11. Muffler: Manufacturer standard.
  12. Suction/ Strainer; Air Pump model 1006 with 11/2 NPT
  13. Controls for automatic operation; Air Pump model 1014.
  14. Level Control: Air Pump Co model 1010RP Valve.

2.52.6GENERAL-DUTY VALVES

  1. Refer to Division15 Section "Valves" for general-duty gate and check valves. Use valves specified for domestic water, unless otherwise indicated. Include features and devices indicated.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1EXAMINATION

  1. Examine roughing-in of plumbing piping systems to verify actual locations of piping connections before pump installation.

3.2EARTHWORK

  1. Excavating, trenching, and backfilling are specified in Division 2 Earthwork.”

3.3CONCRETE

  1. Install concrete bases of dimensions indicated for sump pumps. Refer to Division3 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete" and Division 15 Section “Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods.”

3.4INSTALLATION

  1. Install pumps according to manufacturer's written instructions.
  2. On each scrubber dump sump pump discharge, install flexible hose, swing check valve and isolation ball valve.
  3. Install pumps and arrange to provide access for maintenance.
  4. Support piping so weight of piping is not supported by pumps.
  5. Submersible Sump Pumps: Set pumps on basin, pit, or sump floor. Make direct connections to storm drainage piping. Anchor quick-disconnect systems to bottom of basins and basin sidewalls or covers. Install pumps so pump and discharge pipe disconnecting flanges make positive seals when pumps are dropped into place.
  6. Sump Pump Basins: Install basins and connect to drainage and vent piping. Brace interior of basins according to manufacturer's written instructions to prevent distortion or collapse during concrete placement. Set basin cover and fasten to basin top flange. Install cover so top surface is flush with finished floor.

3.5CONNECTIONS

  1. Storm drainage piping installation requirements are specified in Division15 Section "Drainage and Vent Piping." Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping and specialties. The following are specific connection requirements:
  2. Install discharge pipe sizes equal to or greater than diameter of pump nozzles, and connect to storm drainage piping.
  3. Install swing check valve and gate valve on each sump pump discharge.
  4. Install electrical connections for power, controls, and devices.
  5. Electrical power and control components, wiring, and connections are specified in Division16 Sections.
  6. Ground equipment.
  7. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in UL486A and UL486B.

3.6ADJUSTING

  1. Pump Controls: Set pump controls for automatic start, stop, and alarm operation as required for system application.

3.7COMMISSIONING

  1. Final Checks before Starting: Perform the following preventive maintenance operations:
  2. Lubricate bearings.
  3. Disconnect couplings and check motors for proper direction of rotation.
  4. Verify that each pump is free to rotate by hand. Do not operate pump if it is bound or drags, until cause of trouble is determined and corrected.
  5. Verify that pump controls are correct for required application.
  6. Starting procedure for pumps with shutoff power not exceeding safe motor power is as follows:
  7. Start motors.
  8. Open discharge valves slowly.
  9. Check general mechanical operation of pumps and motors.
  10. Check alarm annunciation at Building DDC automation system.

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