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Chapter 4 - Transport and Positioning
Translation of Original Instructions - BOXER rev. 2021
4.1 STORAGE AND PRESERVATION
BOXER pumps are normally shipped in a closed cardboard box and internal cardboard shockproof pro-
tection.
At the specific request of the Customer, depending on the quantities and country of destination, they can
be shipped on pallets, in wooden crates or with packaging for shipments by sea.
The packaged pump can be store for up to 6 months in a marine environment (protected, dry and clean)
and 12 months in a terrestrial environment (clean, protected and dry), at temperatures from +5°C to
+45°C, with relative humidity not exceeding 90%.
When the supply is received, check that the packaging and the pump are intact and have not been dam-
aged, then it is possible to arrange for storage or assembly.
4.1.1
OPERATIONS FOR FUTURE STORAGE
In the future, the pump must always be stored with the pump empty, without liquids and after having
suitably washed it.
4.1.1a
Drain the pump of any liquid residues.
4.1.1b
Wash the internal and external surfaces of the pump and provide for its decontamination if dangerous or toxic
liquids have been used.
CAUTION
: risk of pump damage.
The pump must be stored in a suitable packaging, protected from sunlight and dust, away from sub-
stances that react with the construction materials.
4.1.2
OPERATIONS AFTER STORAGE/PROLONGED STOPS, BEFORE OPERATION
After a prolonged storage and/or stop, it is always necessary to perform the following checks before
commissioning the pump:
4.1.2a
Check that the pump screws are tight as described in
Section 6.3 TIGHTNESS CHECK
.
CAUTION:
risk of damage and breakages.
Excessive tightening (especially on plastic pumps), can cause dangerous tensions on some components
and/or sudden breakages that cannot be attributed to construction defects.
4.1.2b
Carry out an initial check of the pump’s no-load operation and pay attention to the correct operation of the pneu-
matic exchanger and the absence of abnormal noises.
CAUTION:
in the event of abnormal noise, stop the pump immediately.
An abnormal noise from the pump indicates an irregular condition for which it is always necessary to
determine the cause before continuing;
in such cases, immediately stop the pump and resolve the
anomalous condition before commissioning.
