METHOD STATEMENT FOR

PUMP INSTALLATION 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 PURPOSE

2 REFERENCES

3 ABBREVIATION

4 METH
METHOD
OD ST
STATEME
TEMENT
NT FOR
FOR EREC
ERECTI
TION
ON AND
AND INS
INST
TALLA
ALLATI
TION
ON (PU
(PUMP
MPS)
S)

4.1 Preli
Prelimi
minar
nary y surve
surveyy for the
the pump
pump founda
foundatiotion
n
4.2
4.2 Prep
Prepar
arat
atio
ionn of foun
foundadati
tion
on
4.3
4.3 Inst
Instal
alla
lati
tion
on of plat
platee lev
level
elin
ingg pad
pad
4.4 Instal
Installat
lation
ion / Erect
Erection
ion of equip
equipme
ment
nt / fra
frame
me
4.5
4.5 Cent
Centererin
ing g and posi
positi
tion
onin
ingg
4.6
4.6 Grou
Groutiting
ng of Anch
Anchoror pock
pocket ets
s
4.7
4.7 Grou
Groutiting
ng of equi
equipm
pmenentt base
base
4.8
4.8 Grou
Groutt fill
fillin
ing
g of equ
equipipme
mentnt bas
base
e (Fra
(Frame
me))

5 INSPECTION

5.1
5.1 Cold
Cold Alig
Alignm
nmen
entt of
of equ
equip
ipme
ment
nts
s
5.2 Pipe
ipe fla
flange pa
paral
rallel
lelism
ism
5.3
5.3 Pipe
Pipe stre
stress
ss meas
measururem
emen
ents
ts

6 No Load Test (Uncoupled)

6.1 Gear co
coupling
6.2 Final al
alignment

7 PRESEVATION AND PR
PROTECTION

7.1
7.1 Befo
Before
re the
the ins
insta
tall
llat
atio
ion
n of the
the equ
equip
ipme
ment
nt
 7.2 After the installation of the equipment

8 ATTACHMENTS

1. Purpose

This method statement provides minimum requirements for Equipment erection and
installation works at site and shall be read in conjunction with the detailed requirements
of the specification and standards by the project and also a guideline for the personnel
who shall be involved in this activity.

2. References
The terms and definitions used through out this statement shall have the same meaning
related to its project specification and its relevant standards.

12729700-255-0001= GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT.

12729700-215-0005 =GROUTING
12729700-256-0001 =API 610 CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS FOR GENERAL REFINERY
SERVICE.
12729700-256-0002=ROTATING EQUIPMENT-ANSI HORIZONTAL, END SUCTION
CENTRIFUAGL PUMPS

3. Abbreviation

- SAK : SAUDI ARABIAN KENT

- CS : Construction Superintendent
- QCI : Quality control inspector 
- MW - Millwright Fitter 

4. Method Statement for Erection and Installation

(Equipments)

4.1 Preliminary survey for the pump foundation

a) A preliminary survey shall be made to ensure the coordinate and elevation of the
foundations is as per the drawing.
b) Ensure that Anchor Bolts / Pockets are constructed / installed as per the drawing and
anchor bolt threads are in good condition.
c) Confirmation of the orientation marks is provided on the foundations prior to
installation.

4.2 Preparation of foundation

a) Visual verification for the roughness and chipping condition of foundation top
surfaces in order to get a minimum grouting clearance of 25MM.
b) The number of jack bolts and location of the jack bolt on the equipment shall be
confirmed.
c) All anchor boxes are verified for its surface roughness and location.
d) Confirmations for no foreign material or grease are present on the foundation and
anchor box.

4.3 Installation of plate leveling pad

a) Leveling plates shall be installed in accordance with the project specification, i.e.
12MM thick 50MM diameter plate in non shrink epoxy grout  (Comb extra EP40 by
FOSROC-Proposed )
b) Levelness of the leveling plates shall be maintained to have a minimum tolerance.
(Not more than 2MM)
c) Sufficient time will be provided for curing in accordance with vendor 
recommendations after the level plates are mounted.
d) Client shall be invited through an inspection request raised prior to 24 Hrs to have a
cross check on the installation of level plates.
e) A millwright fitter shall do the leveling pad plate fixing.

A typical level plate made out of 12 MM C.S. Plate

4.4 Installation / Erection of equipment or Frame

a) All safety aspects shall be covered during the erection of equipments.

b) Approved, lifting devices shall be made available during erection.
c) Driver unit shall not be installed along with driven unit.
d) The equipment shall be placed over the leveling plate in such a way that the jack
bolts to rest on it

4.5 Centering and positioning

a) Centering and positioning of the equipment / frame to the pre determined marking or 
to the elevation by the surveyor.
7. Preservation & Protection
7.1 Before the installation of equipment

a) Equipment received shall be stored according to the storage plan agreed in advance
according to the installation schedule and manufactures recommendation.
b) Proper protection shall be provided against wind, rain, dust, corrosion etc.
c) Gauges, Flanges, etc. shall be protected with proper means.
d) Machined parts shall be protected with rust preventives.
e) Ensure all couplings are uncoupled and the coupling elements are clearly marked
with equipment Number, and stored properly.
f) Check that all flanges are properly blinded.

7.2 After the installation of equipment

a) The equipment shall be rotated by turning the coupling in the direction of the arrow,
either by hand or by a turning device, to confirm smooth rotation.
b) The shafts and the machined parts shall be checked for rust and to be coated with
rust – preventives if necessary.
c) Bearing housing shall be filled with the specified lubricant or rust-preventive oil as per 
vendor recommendations.
d) All openings on equipment shall be tightly closed.
e) In case foreign materials are expected to fall on the equipment appropriate protective
measures shall be taken.
g) Gauges or other fragile components shall be protected with satisfactory means.

8.  Attachments