FORM Spec DSSD-MU, Revised 07/14	COPYRIGHT © 2014 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 DSS-MU duplex CONDENSATION PUMPS
CAPACITY SCHEDULE MUST BE COMPLETED.
Furnish and install according to drawings and manufacturer’s instructions the quantity of DSS-MU DUPLEX condensation pump(s) as shown on the drawings. Each unit shall consist of (1) stainless steel receiver, (2) water pumps, (1) mechanical alternator, electrical controls and accessories.
The condensate receiver shall be made out of stainless steel for years of service. The receiver shall be equipped with: (1) inlet strainer, (1) externally adjustable 2-pole mechanical alternator, top and bottom shut-off water level gauge with automatic shut-off if glass is broken, dial thermometer, (2) pressure gauges for pump discharge, and (2) lifting eyes (on receivers 21 gallon and larger). The receiver size shall be as shown on the drawings.
The cast iron basket inlet strainer with vertical self-cleaning bronze screen shall be provided for the receiver inlet.
The centrifugal water pumps shall be top mounted on the receiver. The pump shall be of the two stage design with the stainless steel axial flow first stage impeller coupled to the second stage impeller by a compression coupling and drive pin. The axial flow first stage impeller shall be mounted in a suction column with stainless steel bearing supports and water lubricated silicon bearings. The entire suction column shall be threaded and be replaceable as a complete assembly. The drive shaft to the axial flow impeller shall be stainless steel. The second stage enclosed bronze impeller shall be bronze fitted to the cast iron case by a renewable bronze wearing ring. Mechanical shaft seals shall be rated for 250°F service. Each pump shall be close coupled to an industry standard motor available “off the shelf.” pump capacity, motor HP and RPM, electrical characteristics, and receiver size shall be as shown on the drawings.
The pump manufacturer shall furnish, mount on the pump unit, and wire a U.L. labeled NEMA _____ control cabinet with hinged door, containing:
2	Combination magnetic starters (each having 3 overload relays) with circuit breakers and cover interlock for lock-out tag-out capability
2	“Automatic-Off” selector switches
2	Pilot run lights
2	Momentary contact “Test” push buttons
1	Removable control mounting plate
1	Numbered terminal strip
Each pump control circuit shall be completely independent of the other. The NEMA _____ mechanical alternator shall (1) change the operating sequence automatically after each cycle, (2) provide simultaneous operation under peak load conditions, and (3) operate the second pump automatically, should the active pump or its control fail.
The unit shall have a float switch assembly NEMA _____ to turn on a high water alarm mounted in control panel with bell, light and silencing relay with dry contacts to access the building management system alarm.
The entire pump package will be U.L. labeled when a control panel is furnished.
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 unit shall have a single point power connection.
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.
Manufacturer shall be Shipco® PUMPS, P.O. Box 279, Shippensburg, PA 17257.
Capacity Schedule (Required to complete suggested specifications).
TYPE DSSD-MU CONDENSATE PUMPS:
Catalog No. __________ DSSD-MU
Capacity: __________ GPM @ __________ PSIG with
__________ HP, __________ RPM, Motor Enclosure __________
Receiver: _______ gallons, stainless steel
Current: _______ phase, 60 cycles, __________ volts