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4. Assembly
NOTE
Observe the technical data (Chapter 4)
and chapter 10 of the operating
instructions.
Only qualified technical personnel may install,
operate, maintain, and repair the gear
pump units described in the assembly inst-
ructions. Qualified technical personnel are
persons who have been trained, assigned,
and instructed by the operator of the final
product into which the described gear
pump unit is incorporated. Such persons
are familiar with the relevant standards,
rules, accident prevention regulations, and
operating conditions as a result of their
training, experience, and instruction. They
are qualified to carry out the required
activities and in doing so recognize and
avoid potential hazards.
The definition of qualified personnel and
the prohibition against employing non-
qualified personnel are laid down in DIN
VDE 0105 and IEC 364.
Before assembling/setting up the gear
pump unit, the packaging material and any
shipping braces (e.g., plugs) must be remo-
ved. The packaging material must be pre-
served until any discrepancies are resolved.
4.1 General information
WARNING
Personal injury/property damage
Do not tilt or drop gear pump units.
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4.2 Setup and attachment
The gear pump unit should be protected
from humidity and vibration, and should be
mounted so that it is easily accessible, allo-
wing all further installation work to be done
without difficulty.
Ensure that there is adequate air circulation
to prevent excessive heating of the gear
pump unit. For the maximum permissible
ambient temperature, see "Technical data."
Ensure adequate space for refilling lubricant
into the lubricant reservoir.
See the technical data for the gear pump
unit in these assembly instructions or the
brochure.
These documents can be downloaded from
the homepage of SKF Lubrication Systems
Germany GmbH.