FORM Spec SHVM-D-CI, 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 SHVM DUPLEX VACUUM BOILER FEED PUMP UNITS
with Cast iron air sepAration chamber
WITH 2 BOILER FEED PUMPS AND 2 INDEPENDENT AIR PUMPS
CAPACITY SCHEDULE MUST BE COMPLETED.
Furnish and install according to drawings and manufacturer’s instructions the quantity of SHVM-D-CI DUPLEX vacuum boiler feed pump(s) as shown on the drawings. Each unit shall consist of (1) welded steel receiver minimum 3/16" construction, horizontal with convex flanged and dished heads, support on saddles and have a capacity as shown on the drawings. Receiver material and thickness shall be as shown on the drawing, (2) boiler feed pumps, (2) vacuum pumps, (2) vacuum switches, electrical controls and accessories.
The receiver shall be equipped with the following: (1) inlet cascade baffle, (1) inlet basket strainer, (1) make-up water assembly consisting of a 2-pole externally adjustable float switch and electric solenoid valve, (1) low water cut-off float switch, top and bottom shut-off water level gauge with automatic shut-off if glass is broken, dial thermometer, vacuum compound gauge, high water float switch alarm, low water float switch alarm, manhole for tank inspection, (2) pressure gauges for boiler feed pump discharge and (2) bronze suction isolation valves between pump and receiver plus a valve in each bleed line installed for maintenance. The vacuum air separation chamber shall be manufactured of close-grained cast iron with 20 year warranty against corrosion failure and be equipped with a solenoid fresh water make-up valve and float switch with air gap assembly for anti-siphon, top and bottom shut-off water level gauge with automatic shut-off if glass is broken, dial thermometer, suction check valves, vent and overflow connections.
All controls switches and valves to have a NEMA _____ rating.
A float switch for high water overflow control shall be mounted in the boiler feed receiver. The float switch shall start the vacuum pumps, which shall lift the condensate from the boiler feed receiver and allow it to drain from the overflow of the vacuum receiver by gravity.
An adjustable temperature limit switch set to cut off air pumps in case of excess temperature.
A cast iron inlet basket strainer with vertical self-cleaning bronze screen shall be provided for the receiver inlet.
The centrifugal water pumps and vacuum pumps shall be flange mounted on their respective receivers. The pumps shall be of close coupled vertical design, and shall have 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 of air and water at a test point of 5½” Hg vacuum and 160°F in accordance to the latest ASHRAE Standard Code for Return Line Low Vacuum Heating Pumps. The pump shall be driven by an industry standard motor available "off the shelf." The motor shall have electrical characteristics as shown on the drawings.
The pump manufacturer shall furnish, mount on the pump unit, and wire a U.L. labeled NEMA _____ control cabinet for Air Pumps with hinged door, containing:
2	Combination magnetic starters (having 3 overload relays) with circuit breakers and cover interlock
2	“Lead-Off Lag Continuous” selector switches (air pumps)
2	Momentary contact “Test” push buttons
2	Pilot run lights
1	Numbered terminal strip
1	Removable control mounting plate
The unit shall have a single point power connection.
A control circuit transformer for each circuit shall be provided when the motor voltage is three phase or code requires 115 volt controls. All factory installed wiring shall be numbered for easy identification and the numbers shall coincide with those shown on the wiring diagrams.
The entire pump package will be U.L. labeled when a control panel is furnished.
The unit shall be factory tested as a complete unit. The manufacturer shall furnish a certified pump performance test. The pump manufacturer shall furnish complete elementary and connection wiring diagrams, piping diagrams, and installation and operation instructions.
Electrical sequence of control for Boiler Feed Pumps 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 SHVM-D-CI VACUUM CONDENSATE PUMPS SCHEDULE:
Quantity: __________ Catalog No. __________ SHVM-4
Capacity: Water Pumps __________ GPM, __________ PSIG from __________ " Hg
__________ HP, __________ RPM , Motor Enclosures __________
Air Pumps __________ CFM @ 5½" Hg 160°F with __________ HP, __________ RPM , Motor Enclosures __________
Condensate Receiver __________ gallons _______ " Dia. x _______ " Long x _______ " Tk
Current: _______ phase, 60 cycles, __________ volts