FORM SPEC CS-B-P, Revised 01/11	COPYRIGHT © 2011 SHIPPENSBURG PUMP COMPANY, INC. 
Shipco® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF SHIPPENSBURG PUMP CO., INC. 	PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. • BEIDEL PRINTING HOUSE, INC., 717-532-5063
SHIPPENSBURG PUMP COMPANY, INC., P.O. BOX 279, SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
PHONE 717-532-7321 • FAX 717-532-7704 • www.shipcopumps.com
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SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS	SHIPCO® PUMPS
TYPE CS-B-P BOILER FEED UNITS WITH MODEL P PUMPS
FOR UP TO 210°F
CAPACITY SCHEDULE MUST BE COMPLETED.
Furnish and install according to drawings and manufacturer’s instructions the quantity of CS-B-P boiler feed units as shown on the drawings. Each unit shall consist of (1) steel receiver minimum 3/16" thick with a quantity of ______ boiler feed pumps, electrical controls and accessories.
The boiler feed receiver shall be of welded steel construction minimum 3/16" thick, horizontal with flat heads, supported on saddles and have a capacity as shown on the drawings. Receiver material and thickness shall be as shown on the drawings. The boiler feed receiver shall be equipped with the following: (1) top and bottom shut-off water level gauge with automatic shut-off if glass is broken, (1) dial thermometer, (1) make-up water assembly consisting of a 2-pole externally adjustable float switch and electric solenoid valve, (1) high water float switch alarm, (1) low water float switch alarm, (1) manhole for tank inspection, (1) low water cut-off float switch, and (1) magnesium anode. A bronze suction isolation valve between receiver and pump plus a valve in each bleed line will be installed for maintenance to permit servicing the pumps without draining the receiver. A discharge pressure gauge shall also be provided for each pump.
All controls switches and valves to have a NEMA _____ rating
A cast iron basket inlet strainer with vertical self-cleaning bronze screen shall be provided for the receiver inlet.
The make-up water assembly shall be sized to equal the capacity of one of the boiler feed pumps.
The solenoid valve shall be packless, piston pilot-operated with a cushioned closing and have an epoxy-resin molded waterproof coil. The valve shall be equipped with a wye strainer, a 3-valve manual bypass and an air gap assembly for anti-siphon.
The centrifugal water pumps shall be flange mounted on the receiver suction piping. The pumps shall be 2-stage close coupled vertical design. The first stage shall be an axial flow impeller discharging through a diffuser to the second stage. The second stage shall be a cast bronze impeller that is bronze fitted to the cast iron pump housing with a renewable bronze wearing ring. The mechanical seal shall be rated for 250°F service. The entire pump assembly shall be permanently aligned and dynamically balanced to deliver its full rated capacity with 2 ft. of NPSH. The pump shall be driven by an industry standard motor available “off the shelf.” The motor shall have a NEMA standard shaft. The horsepower and electrical characteristics shall be as shown on the drawings.
The manufacturer shall furnish a certified pump performance test. The pump manufacturer shall furnish complete elementary and connection wiring diagrams and installation and operation instructions.
The entire pump package will be U.L. labeled when a control panel is furnished.
Electrical control specifications must be added. See electrical specifications for boiler feed pumps.
Manufacturer shall be Shipco® PUMPS, P.O. Box 279, Shippensburg, PA 17257.
Capacity Schedule (Required to complete suggested specifications).
TYPE CS-B-P BOILER FEED PUMPS SCHEDULE:
Receiver: __________ gallons, __________ " dia. x __________ " long x __________ " thick steel
Quantity: __________ boiler feed pumps each rated __________ GPM @ __________ PSIG, 3500 RPM, with __________  HP
and Motor Enclosure of __________
Supply electrical power characteristics: __________ volts, __________ phase, 60 cycles
Control voltage: 115 volts, 1 phase, 60 cycles
Water supply pressure _________ PSIG