RS – Multi-Stage, I-280
Centrifugal Pump 280 – 16.03.EN
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VI. INSPECTION AND STORAGE.
A. INSPECTION. Upon receipt of the shipment,
unpack and inspect the pumping unit and individual
parts to insure none are missing or damaged. Carefully
inspect all boxes and packing material for loose parts
before discarding them. Check to make sure the
shipment complies with the purchase order. Immediately
report any missing parts or damage incurred during
shipment to the factory and to the Transportation
Company and file your “damage and/or lost in shipment”
claim with the carrier.
B. PACKING FOR RETURN. If the pumping unit is
sent back to Carver Pump Company for repair, drain the
unit, and re-seal all flanges and connections that were
covered or plugged. Ship the pump(s) in an assembled
condition to prevent damage to sealing faces of
individual components. A Return Goods Authorization
(RGA) and a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is
required on all returned pumps. Copies of MSDS
records should be kept and maintained by the customer.
The customer is responsible for cleaning and flushing
the pump before it is returned to the factory. Make sure
to specify the fluid used in the service.
C. STORAGE OF PUMP. If the equipment is not to be
immediately installed and operated, store it in a clean,
dry, well ventilated place, free from vibrations, moisture
and rapid or wide variations in temperature.
NOTE
Storage requirements vary depending on
climatic environment, length of storage and
equipment. For storage periods of three months
or longer, contact manufacturer for specific
instructions. Improper storage could damage
equipment and would result in non-warranty
covered restoration of non-warranty covered
product failures.
When storing the pump up to three months rotate the
shaft for several revolutions at least once per month to
coat the bearings with lubricant, retard oxidation and
corrosion, and prevent possible false brinelling.
The motor bearings should be prepared for storage
according to the motor manufacturer’s instructions, in
the motor manufacturer’s maintenance manual, which
should come with the motor.
CAUTION
For shipment and long term storage purposes
the pump ball bearing shall be fogged once
every 30 days during storage with a rust
retardant compatible with the oil used in the
system to prevent rusting.
A pump which is made of iron or steel that sits
in extreme heat, high humidity, or full or
partially full water over 30 days will rust and will
most likely seize. If the pump rusts and/or
seizes, a complete overhaul and repair may be
necessary to refurbish the pump.
Consider a unit to be in storage when:
1. It has been delivered to the job site and is
waiting to be installed.
2. It has been installed but operation is delayed
pending completion of construction.
3. There are long (30 days or more) periods
between operating cycles.
4. The plant (or department) is shut down for
periods of longer than 30 days.
Measures to be taken for prolonged shutdown of
installed pumping unit. If the pumping unit remains
installed a periodic check of operation is in order to
make sure that the pump is always ready for instant
start-up and to prevent the formation of deposits within
the pump and the pump intake area. Start up the
pumping unit regularly once a month or once every 3
months for a short time (approximately 5 minutes)
during prolonged shutdown periods. Prior to operation
check run ensure that there is sufficient liquid available
for operating the pump.
Interim Storage (Indoors)/Preservation. When the
unit is temporarily put into storage, only the wetted low
alloy must be preserved. Commercially available
preservatives can be used for this purpose. Please
observe the manufacturer’s instructions for
application/removal.
The unit/pump should be stored in a dry room where the
atmospheric humidity is as constant as possible.
If stored outdoors, the unit and crates must be covered
by waterproof material to avoid any contact with
humidity.
Protect all stored goods against humidity, dirt, vermin
and unauthorized access!
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