Pentair HYPRO 9303C - Lifting, Transport, and Storage Guidelines; Lifting Instructions

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Fluid Pumping Applications
Application
Pump Materials Compatibility
Impeller Pump Housing Seal
Nylon Polypropylene GTX Stainless Polypropylene
Cast
Iron
Ceramic
Silicon
Carbide
Weed Control Chemicals X X X X X X X X
Insect Control X X X X X X X X
BrushControl X X X X X X X X
Pest Control Chemicals
and Fumigants
X X X X X X X X
Liquid Fertilizers X X X X X X X
Powdered Fertilizers X X X X X X X X
Fluid Transfer X X X X X X X X
Acids X X X X
Table 1
Flammable liquids, sewage, and potable water should never be pumped through a Hypro pump.
Tools
The Hypro centrifugal pumps and mounting assemblies are designed with Imperial (inch) bolts, however, there are many
metric(mm)sizeswhichwillworkwiththesemounts.Inmostcases,anadjustablespannerwrenchcanalsobeused.
Lifting, Transport, and Intermediate Storage
Packaging Descriptions and Unpacking Instructions
• Hypro centrifugal pumps are shipped in cardboard boxes for safe transporting.
• When pumps are shipped in large quantities, they may be put on a pallet to allow for easy storage, lifting and
handling.
• Beforeliftinganypumporpallet,determinetheweightoftheitembylookingattheattachedpackingslipstoestablish
what lifting equipment should be used.
• Beforeinstallingthepump,determineifallthecomponentsarepresentandundamaged.Ifthepumpismissing
components, contact customer service immediately.
• Oncethepumpisunpacked,disposeofthepackaginginamannercompliantwithlocalandnationalregulations.
Lifting Instructions
• BeforeattemptingtoliftaHypropump,ensurethatthesurroundingworkingareaisfreeofhazardswhichcouldcause
injuryordamagetoproperty.
• Duringliftingoperations,anypersonnelnotinvolvedintheliftshouldnotentertheworkingarea.
• Ifliftinghooks,ropeorchainsarebeingusedforalift,theymustbefreeofdamageandberatedtocarry150%ofthe
weight of the load to be lifted.
• Always wear steel-toed shoes and cut-resistant gloves when attempting to lift.
• Whenliftingandcarrying,alwayskeepthepumpclosetoyourbody.(SeeFigure1)
• Whenstartingthelift,bendyourkneesandkeepyourbackstraight.(SeeFigure1)Tighteningthestomachmuscles
willhelpkeepyourbackstraight.
• Duringthelift,useyourlegstodothework.Neveruseyourbackandmakesureyourlegsareatleastshoulder-width
apart. (See Figure 1)