Transport, storage and disposal
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Transport, storage and disposal
4.1
Transport
For weight specifications (→ documents for the particular
order).
4.1.1
Unpacking and inspection on delivery
1. Unpack the pump/aggregate on delivery and inspect it for
transport damage.
2. Report any transport damage to the manufacturer immedi-
ately.
3. Dispose of packaging material according to local regula-
tions.
4.1.2
Lifting
DANGER
Death or crushing of limbs caused by falling or overturning
loads!
Use lifting gear appropriate for the total weight to be trans-
ported.
Fasten the lifting gear as shown in the following illustra-
tions.
Never fasten the lifting gear onto the motor eyebolt (unless
used as a safety device against tipping over for units with
a high center of gravity).
Do not stand under suspended loads.
Set the load down on a level surface.
Fig. 7
Fastening the lifting gear to the pump aggregate
4.2
Preservation
Not necessary for non-rusting materials
Contact the manufacturer for recommendations regarding
preservatives.
NOTE
Material damage due to inappropriate treatment for stor-
age!
Treat the pump properly, inside and outside, for storage.
1. Preserving pump (observe the processing specifications of
the manufacturers)
Duration
[months]
Measures
Up to 6
All bare metal parts should be treated,
inside and outside.
6–12
All bare metal parts should be treated,
inside and outside.
Shrink-wrap the pump in plastic film.
12–24
All bare metal parts should be treated,
inside and outside.
Shrink-wrap the pump in plastic film.
Use VCI corrosion protection agent.
Tab. 6
Treatment for storage
2. Every 6 months:
–
Renew the preservative if necessary.
4.3
Storage
NOTE
Material damage due to inappropriate storage!
Treat and store the pump properly.
1. Seal all openings with blind flanges, blind plugs or plastic
covers.
2. Make sure the storage room meets the following condi-
tions:
–
Dry
–
Frost-free
–
Vibration-free
3. Turn the shaft once a month.
4. Make sure the shaft and bearing change their rotational
position in the process.
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NI series
BA-2021.06 en-US
550 113 – 146-900/E
