for pumps and drive train must be fully supported.

Drive train pads must be machined low, about 3 mm,

so that shims are always fitted. At least two pads, one at each end, should be wide enough to
accommodate a spirit level without disturbing equipment. Baseplates, with a fully assembled weight of
over 2500 kg must have levelling bolts at each foundation bolt.
Individual pieces of equipment over 500 kg must have provision for horizontal positioning bolts: these bolts
can be detachable. Provision must be provided for a four point lift with equal length slings. If a lifting beam
is necessary the pump supplier must state so and quote a price for its supply. Lifting arrangements
must comply with insurance company regulations.
The simplest lifting arrangement is to incorporate full width tubes across the baseplate. The user
inserts a longer bar through the tubes to accept the eyes of the slings.
Baseplates for larger pumps are designed to cope with transportation and installation without suffering
permanent distortion. This is not always true for smaller pumps. Some small pumps may be delivered
with temporary bracing or reinforcement to prevent permanent distortion.
Baseplates can be constructed with or without various desirable features, which must be specified at
the inquiry stage.
These options are:
Drain rim The baseplate incorporates a full length sloping trip tray with one drain connection.
Full depth cross members - The structural cross-members extend to the bottom of the main
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longitudinal members.
Shallow cross-members The cross-members do not extend closer to the bottom of the main
longitudinal members than a specified distance.
Lifting lugs Four lugs, shaped to accept standard shackles. are welded on the outside of the outer
longitudinal structural members.
Top covers All accessible areas of the baseplate top are fitted with covers; solid, grid, permanent,
removable.
Laser mounts A baseplate can be fitted with specific brackets to allow optical alignment equipment
to be fitted to assist levelling.
In some instances, options may not be possible. Shallow cross-members may not be viable if the
supplier has agreed that the pump can accept very large nozzle tortes and moments.
When a user purchases a special pump from a manufacturer it is important to have a general
arrangement drawing showing the overall sizes, positions of nozzles and foundation bolts, The pump
manufacturer may include a preliminary drawing with the quotation but the user needs a certified
drawing to finalise pipework and foundations.
Chapter 10, Section 10.2.6 shows that some dimensions are standardised on standard motors. Special
motors, and other types of drivers, need a drawing to confirm all the relevant dimensions. Manufacturers
of motors and engines only issue certified drawings after a purchase order has been placed. The pump
manufacturer cannot issue a certified pump general arrangement drawing until receipt of the certified
drawings for the drive train. At the beginning of a pump order, time is often taken up with issuing purchase
orders and finalising certified drawings.

11.2.2 Skids
A skid is very much like a baseplate but it is not intended to be fastened down to concrete or structural
steelwork. It is designed to rest on a reasonably flat surface Consequently the longitudinal structural
members are slightly deeper, and perhaps heavier, than a similar baseplate.
Most of the comments for baseplates are valid for skids. The obvious exceptions are those requirements
for baseplate levelling screws and an option for permanent distortion during transportation or installation.
Skids are very rugged. A skid package will operate satisfactorily with four points of support.
Skids are constructed with angled or rounded ends on the main longitudinal members to assist movement.
Towing points. to accept slings, are provided at both ends. Full depth cross-members are not an
option.