FORM Spec PMEC-D, 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 PMEC DUPLEX boiler feed pumps for up to 212°F
CAPACITY SCHEDULE MUST BE COMPLETED.
Furnish and install according to drawings and manufacturer's instructions the quantity of PMEC DUPLEX boiler feed pump(s) as shown on the drawings. Each unit shall consist of (1) elevated cast iron receiver, (2) water pumps, electrical controls and accessories.
The boiler feed receiver shall be manufactured of close grained cast iron with a 20 year warranty against corrosion failure, elevated 24" on a structural steel frame. The receiver shall be equipped with: (1) inlet strainer, (1) top and bottom shut-off water level gauge with automatic shut-off if glass is broken, (1) dial thermometer, (1) low water cut-off, (2) pressure gauges for pump discharge, (2) isolation valves between pumps and receiver (in suction piping) plus a valve in each bleed line installed for maintenance, (2) lifting eye bolts (on receivers 25 gallon and larger), and (1) make-up water assembly consisting of a 2-pole externally adjustable float switch and electric solenoid valve. The receiver size shall be as shown on the drawings.
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, and a 3-valve manual bypass and an air gap assembly for anti-siphon.
All controls switches and valves to have a NEMA _____ rating.
The centrifugal water pumps shall be flange mounted on the suction pipe flange. The pumps shall be 2-stage close coupled vertical design. The first stage shall be an 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, piping 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 PMEC-D BOILER FEED PUMPS SCHEDULE:
Catalog No: ________ PMEC-D
Capacity: ________ GPM @ _______ PSIG,
________ HP, 3500  RPM, Motor Enclosure _______
Receiver ______ gallons
Current _______ phase, 60 cycles, _______ volts