FEDCO has adopted the ISO 9001 standard to dene and develop our Quality Management System (QMS.) The QMS allows FEDCO to better serve our customers’ needs
through continuous improvement of the quality, delivery, and eciency of our products.
3 FEDCO achieved ISO 9001 registration in September 2017.
FEDCO has adopted the ISO 14001 standard to dene and develop our Environmental
Management System (EMS) to better protect our environment.
3 FEDCO achieved ISO 14001 registration in September 2017.
CE Stamp:
CE marking conrms that specic products are in compliance with European Union
requirements. This allows FEDCO’s product lines to be sold throughout the European
Economic Area. Most FEDCO products can be provided with the CE mark.
Compliant Test Systems:
Performance acceptance testing of FEDCO pumps and energy recovery devices are
measured using procedures and instrumentation tested by a third party NSF® auditing
company to be in accordance to the Hydraulic Institute’s H.I. 14.6 standards for cen-
Fluid Equipment Development Company (FEDCO)
was founded in 1997 to develop new uid machinery
to reduce the cost of reverse osmosis desalination.
The results included patented concepts, highly integrated design, superior production software, and
sophisticated manufacturing processes. Our eorts
culminated in multiple lines of energy recovery tur-
bines and pumps uniquely suited for seawater and
brackish RO desalination.
We are the developers of the HP-HEMI™ ERD and
control system for mega-scale SWRO systems, as
well as the world’s rst low-cost integrated pump-ERD
for brackish water RO. Additionally, our Monroe facility
operates the largest pump and ERD test system dedicated to SWRO systems in the world.
Our teams of talented and energetic engineers,
manufacturing specialists and systems experts have
created a fully integrated enterprise with one aim – to
provide our customers with customized uid machines
with exceptional eciency and low capital cost cou-
pled with customer service that exceeds their expectations. The results include new designs, technology,
manufacturing processes, and standards. Our pumps
and ERDs use bearings that are lubricated by feed or
brine to eliminate the numerous maintenance and logistics issues associated with oil or grease lubricated
bearing systems. We oer three materials of construc-
tion: Duplex SS, Super Duplex SS and 316 SS.
FEDCO pumps only cover ows and pressures found
in BWRO and seawater SWRO applications. They are
designed for clean uids and are optimized for typical
suction pressures in RO systems. Our ERDs include
variable area nozzles that meet typical brine pressure
variations. Our products eliminate external tubing carrying high pressure feed or brine that can fail creating
hazards to personnel and equipment. Our units are
designed for operation and maintenance by unskilled
personnel in the harshest of desert or marine environments.
With the longest warranty and the highest eciencies,
our product lines are unmatched in quality and per-
formance by any manufacturer in the RO equipment
market. FEDCO is a widely recognized supplier with
thousands of units installed around the world.
We design uid machines to take full advantage of the
technical characteristics of the membrane process.
• The MSD unit must be protected from
moisture, sand, grit, and other foreign matter. Do not remove the protective covers
from the pipe connections until ready to install. For long-term storage, keep pump and
all other components in its original crate
away from moisture, sand or dust.
Long-Term Storage (>6 Months) Checklist
1. Check caps to ensure they have not been
damaged or allowed debris inside the unit.
• Check for debris (wood, slag, sand or any
dirt) and clean up with a clean, wet rag if
minor.
2. Shaft Check:
• Turn manually (through feed inlet) and
check for ease of turning.
• Check for axial movement.
3. Seal Check:
• Prime MSD with clean water and allow the
O-rings to soak for 1 hr before start-up.
Check for leaks.
Motor Storage Requirements
• Specic conditions are required for proper motor care and storage. Refer to the motor manufacturers instructions for specic steps and instructions.
Pre-Installation
• In most instances, the unit and motor are shipped pre-assembled. All necessary installation
accessories will be included with the pump.
Motor mounting bolts with washers and nuts
(if motor and baseplate is provided by
FEDCO)
(note that quantities may vary, depending on pump size)
vary depending on pump conguration and
number of stages. Each stage uses a cen-
trifugal impeller with a spacer and wear ring to
reduce internal leakage.
The WATER BEARING™ assembly is located
at the discharge end of the pump. A balance
disc rotates in the bearing carrier and serves
as a thrust bearing for the pump. This unique
design uses patented WATER BEARING™
technology which allows feed water to cool and
lubricate the balance disc.
WATER BEARING™
ASSEMBLY
As the motor rotates the pump, pressure dierences acting on the rotating impellers generate
an axial thrust acting toward the motor. The
WATER BEARING™ employs the balance disc
to create a counter-pressure which exactly can-
cels the impeller thrust load. The bearing drain
line is used to produce the counter-pressure on
the balance disc. This thrust and counter-thrust
allows the disc to “self-balance” based on oper-
Safety practices and precautions for the operation and maintenance of all FEDCO pump products
MUST BE FOLLOWED. This information supple-
ments oral or written instructions that may be received. Safety MUST be practiced as part of the
standard operating procedures for this equipment
during any installation and operation. To ensure that
safe operating and maintenance procedures are followed, operators should develop and keep up a program of safety checks and current instructions. This
manual contains certain operating and maintenance
procedures that involve exposure to potentially hazardous situations. The levels of hazardous situations
are as follows:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
ELECTRICAL
HAZARD
PUNCTURE
HAZARD
Hazards which are IMMEDIATELY ACCESSIBLE, and capable of
causing SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Hazards which are NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCESSIBLE, but are
capable of causing SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Hazards which are NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCESSIBLE, and can
cause PERSONAL INJURY.
Hazards which are related to Electrical Components and can
RESULT IN ELECTRICAL RISKS, SHOCK, ELECTROCUTION
OR DEATH if instructions are not followed properly.
Hazards which are NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCESSIBLE and can
RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH if instructions are not followed properly.
A VFD must be used to optimize the system to
the best eciency point (BEP) of the RO system.
The VFD must be congured to match the motor
nameplate information. The VFD does not come
pre-programed. Please contact the equipment
supplier if the VFD programming manual is not
available. Important note for CE compliant countries: the VFD must have a line lter which must
be installed in the same metallic enclosure as the
drive.
Figure 6 - Typical Motor Nameplate
Motor Requirements
Wiring of the motor shall be completed
in conformance with all local electrical
codes. All EU countries must follow EN
60204-1. If a variable frequency drive
(VFD) is provided with the motor, it is
recommended that shielded cables are
used between the VFD and the motor.
The shield must be connected at both
ends.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
3-PHASE
MOTOR
PIGTAILS
GROUNDING
LUG
Figure 8 - Basic VFD Conguration
Motor and Pump Installation Requirements
A rigid mounting surface is required for pump-
motor assemblies in order to prolong the life of
critical components. Mounting surfaces constructed of wood or other non-rigid materials are
NOT acceptable as they may deect during pump
operation and cause shaft misalignment. All
anchoring fasteners used should meet or exceed
manufacturers specications. All assemblies must
be mounted on one of three types of substrates:
Observe all lifting precautions. Failure to follow all lifting and handling precautions may result
in serious injury! Unit weight is listed on the unit nameplate. Mechanical lifting equipment must
be used. MSD pumps can be lifted using approved lifting straps and suitable lifting equipment. The
straps must be installed every four (4) stages without disturbing the drain line. If straps are
placed around the drain line,or if an insucient number of lifting straps are used, damage will oc-
Whenever possible, all components should be lifted and moved separately for safety. Do not lift
the pump up by the shaft. If the unit is lifted by the shaft, damage may occur. Lifting and handling
of the motor must be performed according manufacturers instructions. Do not lift the pump and
motor by the motor eyebolt. The eyebolt is used for lifting the motor only.
NOTES: Do not lift pump and base plate with the motor on the base plate. The pump and base
plate need to be installed and then the motor installed.
NOTES: The motor and base plate need to be lifted from a combination of lifting points so the
pump and base plates total weight is balanced.
Motor and Pump Assembly Lifting
Figure 11 - Improper Lifting Points Horizontal
Figure 13 - Proper Motor and Pump Lifting (Both Sides of Base Plate)
Observe all lifting precautions. Failure to follow all lifting and handling precautions may result in
serious injury! Unit weight is listed on the unit nameplate. Mechanical lifting equipment must be
used. MSD pumps can be lifted using approved lifting straps and suitable lifting equipment.
Whenever possible, all components should be lifted and moved separately for safety. Do not lift
the pump up by the shaft. If the unit is lifted by the shaft, damage may occur. Lifting and handling
of the motor must be performed according manufacturers instructions. Do not lift the pump and
motor by the motor eyebolts. The eyebolts are used for lifting the motor only.
NOTES: The motor and base plate need to be lifted from a combination of lifting points so the
pump and base plates total weight is balanced.
Some units include an optional FEDCO baseplate which provides good mounting surfaces for the
motor and pump. It also increases accuracy during the alignment process. Although the base-
plate is precisely manufactured, it requires a solid foundation such as a concrete pad or rigid
steel substructure. If the optional baseplate is used, it must be installed rst to avoid distortion
which may occur due to uneven oors or substructure. If the pump is installed within a container,
it must be mounted on a rigid steel substructure that will not distort under the weight of the equip-
ment or from torque reaction forces during pump operation.
Some units include an optional FEDCO baseplate which provides good mounting surfaces
for the motor and pump. It also increases accuracy during the alignment process. Although the
baseplate is precisely manufactured, it requires
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a solid foundation such as a concrete pad or
rigid steel substructure. If the optional baseplate
is used, it must be installed rst to avoid distor-
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tion which may occur due to uneven oors or
substructure.
Item Description
1Motor mounting
2Motor adapter mounting
3Vertical support brace
4Baseplate mounting pad
1. Clean the motor ange face with a clean
cloth to remove any foreign matter, rust or
protective coating and place the motor in its
mounting position
2. Install the motor mounting bolts and shims
as necessary. Tighten to motor manufactur-
ers specications.
SOFT-FOOT
PROPERLY
SHIMMED
NOTES: Make sure to install shims where
necessary to prevent motor frame distortion re-
sulting from “soft-foot.” Soft-foot is a condition
were one of the motor frame feet are not in at
contact with the mounting base. If not properly
shimmed when the bolt is tightened, the motor
frame will distort. FEDCO does not supply motor shims.
3. Prior to pump installation energize the motor
to determine the direction of motor rotation.
The correct rotation is indicated by arrows
on the motor adapter. If the rotation is incorrect, reverse the polarity of motor wiring to
change the direction of rotation.
NOTES: Reversing polarity of the VFD power
input wires will not change the motor rotational
direction.
4. If the motor rotational direction is correct,
disconnect power to the motor according to
lock-out/tag-out procedures and complete
all electrical connections according to local
codes and regulations.
5. Loosen screws and remove the two coupling
guards. This allows better access to view
the coupling alignment in later steps.
MSDTM Series
Figure 22 - Direction Arrows On Motor Adapter
Flexible Coupling Check
6. Apply a system compliant anti-seize compound to the motor shaft keyway and install
the motor shaft key and coupling.
NOTES: If the motor shaft key does not t
properly in the coupling keyway, lightly le the
motor shaft key until a proper t is obtained.