Pentair HYPRO 9343 Series - Lifting, Transport, and Storage; Packaging and Unpacking; Lifting Instructions; Transport

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)
Transport
• All Hypro pumps are capable of being transported by air, sea, rail or motor vehicle. When the pump is shipped, ensure
that the pump is moved in accordance with local and national laws and is properly secured to prevent unwanted
movementwhichcouldcausedamagetopersonorproperty.Priortoshipping,alluidsshouldberemovedfromthe
pump.
Storage
• New pumps in their boxes can be stored several years as long as the port plugs are not removed. Once the plugs
have been removed, if the pump is not to be used for an extended period of time (i.e. more than 30 days), the pump
must be winterized as described in the Cleaning section of this manual.
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Figure 1
L-1581 Rev. A (10/18)