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4. Transportation and Storage

4. Transportation and Storage4. Transportation and Storage

4. Transportation and Storage

information for carriers

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information for carriers

4.1 Transportation and Handling of Packed Product

4.1 Transportation and Handling of Packed Product4.1 Transportation and Handling of Packed Product

4.1 Transportation and Handling of Packed Product

The pumps/electric pumps are packed in cartons or wooden crates having different dimensions and shapes.

Some cartons (the supporting base is made of wood) are designed to be transported and handled in the vertical position. Other cartons, as well as the

wooden crates, are designed to be transported and handled in the horizontal position. Protect the product against humidity, heat sources and mechanical

Ambient temperature -5°C to +40°C .

Some cartons (the supporting base is made of wood) are designed for storage in the vertical position. Other cartons, as well as the wooden crates, are

designed for storage in the horizontal position.

Protect the product against humidity, heat sources and mechanical damage (collisions, falls …). Do not place heavy weights on the cartons.

4.3 Unpacking the Product

4.3 Unpacking the Product4.3 Unpacking the Product

4.3 Unpacking the Product

Use suitable equipment. Observe all the accident prevention regulations in force. Lift and handle the product carefully, using suitable lifting equipment.

When you receive the pump/electric pump, check the outside of the package for evident signs of damage. If the product bears visible signs of damage, notify

our distributor within 8 days from the delivery date.

4.3.1 Carton (for transportation in vertical position)

4.3.1 Carton (for transportation in vertical position)

Remove the staples and open the carton. The pump/electric pump is secured to one of the sides by screws or straps. Unpack the pump/electric pump and

check it for any visible signs of damage that may have occurred during transportation and storage.

4.3.3 Wooden Crate (for transportation in horizontal position)

4.3.3 Wooden Crate (for transportation in horizontal position) 4.3.3 Wooden Crate (for transportation in horizontal position)

4.3.3 Wooden Crate (for transportation in horizontal position)

Open the cover, pay attention to the nails and straps. The pump/electric pump is secured to one of the sides by bolts or straps. Unpack the pump/electric

pump and check it for any visible signs of damage that may have occurred during transportation and storage.

4.3.4 Disposal of Packing Materials

4.3.4 Disposal of Packing Materials 4.3.4 Disposal of Packing Materials

4.3.4 Disposal of Packing Materials

I you cannot utilize the packing container for other purposes, dispose of it according to the sorted waste disposal regulations locally in force.

4.4 Handling the Product

4.4 Handling the Product

The installation operations must be carried out by qualified and experienced personnel.

Use suitable equipment and protections. Observe the accident prevention regulations in force.. Carefully read the installation limits specified in section 3.1.6

Always refer to the local and/or national regulations, legislation and codes in force relating to the selection of the installation site and the water and power

connections.

5.1.1 Position

5.1.1 Position 5.1.1 Position

5.1.1 Position

Make sure that no obstructions or obstacles hinder the normal flow of the cooling air delivered by the motor fan. Make sure there is adequate clearance around

the pump for the maintenance operations. Whenever possible, raise the pump slightly from the level of the floor. Carefully observe the diagrams provided in

section 11.12.

5.1.2 Anchoring

5.1.2 Anchoring

5.1.3 Selecting the Suction and Delivery Pipes 5.1.3 Selecting the Suction and Delivery Pipes

Use pipes suited to the pumps’ maximum working pressure.

In case of an open circuit, make sure that the diameter of the suction pipe is suited to the installation conditions and that it is not smaller than the diameter of

the suction port. Refer to the illustrations in section 3.1.3 and the diagrams in section 11.12.