KRAL KV - 8.5 Removing the pump

8 Installation, removal
8.4 Removing the pump
Requirement:
ü Pump connections protected against soiling, for example by using the protective cover mounted in
the factory
ü If required, hoisting equipment prepared
1. Bring the pump in the installation position, while observing the position of the motor and the ar-
rows for the flow direction on the pump housing (1pressure connection, 2suction connection).
2. Fasten the pump with fastening elements securely on the underground.
8.4 Removing the pump
Personnel qualification: o Transport personnel
o Fitter
o Electrician
Personal protective equipment: o Work clothing
o Protective helmet
o Face protection
o Protective gloves
o Safety boots
Aids: o Mobile crane, forklift, hoisting equipment
o Collection tank
DANGER
Risk of death resulting from electric shock.
► Ensure that the electrical power supply is de-energized and is secured against being switched
back on.
► Observe the operating instructions of the electrical components.
DANGER
Magnetic field.
Risk of death for persons with cardiac pacemaker, metallic implant or neurostimulator.
► Under no circumstances may persons with cardiac pacemakers, metallic implant or
neurostimulator perform work on the pump/pump unit.
DANGER
Risk of death through emitted pumped liquid.
Pumped liquids can be hot, poisonous, combustible and caustic and can spray out under high
pressure.
► Wear personal protective clothing during all the work. Ensure face protection.
► Before beginning work, let the pump unit cool down to the ambient temperature.
► Ensure that the pump is depressurized.
► Collect any discharging pumped liquid safely and dispose of it in an environmentally compatible
manner in accordance with the applicable local regulations.
Requirement:
ü Pump unit cooled down to the ambient temperature
1. Close the pressure-side and suction-side shut-off devices.
2. Empty the pump at the lowest point. Collect the discharging pumped liquid in a collection tank.
3. Dismantle the pressure-side and suction-side connecting flange.
4. Disconnection the pump unit from the pipe system and empty it. Collect any discharging pumped
liquid.
5. Screw out the fastening elements used to fasten the pump.
6. Dismantle the pump unit on site or transport it to a suitable location Ä Transportation, stor-
age,Page12.
Operating instructions
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