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4. Receiving the product
4.1 Transporting the product
4.2 Receiving the product
4.3 Lifting instructions
Lift pump assembly with lifting straps that pass through the motor
stool. Ensure that the load is not applied to the pump shaft.
Fig. 1 Correct lifting of a CR pump
4.4 Inspecting the product
Before you install the product, do the following:
• Check that the product is as ordered.
• Check that no visible parts have been damaged during
shipment.
• Ensure that the pump is NOT dropped or mishandled.
If parts are damaged or missing, contact your local Grundfos
sales company.
The packing in which your pump arrived is specially designed for
your pump to prevent damage during shipment. As a precaution,
leave the pump in the packing until you are ready to install it.
Installing the product
4.5 Ensure you have the right pump
Check the pump nameplate to make sure that it is the one you
ordered.
• CR: Centrifugal pump; all parts in contact with the pumped
liquid are made of standard cast iron and AISI 304 stainless
steel
• CRI: Centrifugal pump; all parts in contact with the pumped
liquid are made of AISI 304 stainless steel
• CRN: Centrifugal pump; all parts in contact with the pumped
liquid are made of AISI 316 stainless steel
• CRT: Centrifugal pump; all parts in contact with the pumped
liquid are made of titanium
• CRE: Centrifugal pump with a Grundfos MLE variable
frequency drive motor.
WARNING
Falling objects
Death or serious personal injury
- Keep the product in a stable and fixed position
during transportation.
- Wear personal protective equipment.
WARNING
Falling objects
Death or serious personal injury
- Keep the product in a stable and fixed position
during unpacking.
- Wear personal protective equipment.
WARNING
Falling objects
Death or serious personal injury
- Follow the lifting instructions.
- Use lifting equipment which is approved for the
weight of the product.
- Persons must keep a safe distance to the product
during lifting operations.
- Wear personal protective equipment.
Do not use the lifting eyes of the motor for lifting the
entire pump and motor assembly.
Note that typically the centre of gravity of the pump is
close to the motor.
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