Transport, storage and disposal
4 Transport, storage and disposal
4.1 Transport
Weight specifications ( → order data sheet).
4.1.1 Unpacking and inspection on delivery
1. Unpack the pump/aggregate on delivery and inspect it for
transport damage.
2. Report any transport damage to the manufacturer immedi-
ately.
3. Dispose of packaging material a ccordi ng to local regula-
tions.
4.1.2 Lifting
DANGER
Death or crushing of limbs caused by falling or overturning
loads!
Use lifting gear appropriate for the total weight to be trans-
ported.
Select the attachment points according to their center of
gravity and weight distribution.
Use at least two hoisting cables.
For vertical transport: Provide a securing rope between the
hook and load eyebolt of the motor.
Never fasten the lifting gear onto th e motor eyebolt (unless
used as a safety device against tipping over for units with
ahighcenterofgravity).
Do not s tand under suspended loads.
1. Make sure th at all c onnections are sealed with plugs.
2. Fasten lifting gear according to the following illustrations:
– Place lifting straps aro und the suction casing of the
pump.
– Place lifting straps around the suction casing and
around the motor of the pump unit.
Fig. 8 Fastening the lifting gear to the pump (as illustrated)
Fig. 9 Fastening the lifting gear to the pump unit,
close-coupled pump (as illustrated )
4.2 Treatment for storage
The pump is not treated for storage at the fac tory in the
standard version.
Treatment is not necessary for non-rusting materials.
Contact the manufacturer for recommendations rega rding
preservatives.
NOTE
Material damage due to missing or inappropriate treatment
for storage!
Treat the pump properly, inside and outside, for storage.
Treat seals, stator elastomer, joint sleeves and rotor worm
exclusively with silicone oil.
1. Preservative appropriate for the type and duration of stor-
age (→ 9.2.2 Preservatives, Page 47).
2. Use the preservative specified by th e manufacturer.
3. All bare metal parts should be treated, inside and outside.
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