2 Transportation and Storage
2.1 Receive the unit
1.
Inspect the package for damaged or missing items upon delivery.
2.
Note any damaged or missing items on the receipt and freight bill.
3.
File a claim with the shipping company if anything is out of order.
2.2 Unpack the unit
1.
Remove packing materials from the unit.
Dispose of all packing materials in accordance with local regulations.
2.
Inspect the unit to determine if any parts have been damaged or are missing.
3.
Contact your ITT representative if anything is out of order.
2.3 Pump handling
WARNING:
Dropping, rolling or tipping units, or applying other shock loads, can cause property damage
and/or personal injury. Ensure that the unit is properly supported and secure during lifting and
handling.
CAUTION:
Risk of injury or equipment damage from use of inadequate lifting devices. Ensure lifting devi-
ces (such as chains, straps, forklifts, cranes, etc.) are rated to sufficient capacity.
2.3.1 Lifting methods
WARNING:
•
Risk of serious personal injury or equipment damage. Proper lifting practices are critical
to safe transport of heavy equipment. Ensure that practices used are in compliance with
all applicable regulations and standards.
•
Safe lifting points are specifically identified in this manual. It is critical to lift the equipment
only at these points. Integral lifting eyes or eye bolts on pump and motor components are
intended for use in lifting the individual components only.
•
Lifting and handling heavy equipment poses a crush hazard. Use caution during lifting
and handling and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE, such as steel-
toed shoes, gloves, etc.) at all times. Seek assistance if necessary.
Table 1: Methods
Pump type
Lifting method
A fully-assembled pump
Use suitable lifting devices attached to the lifting lugs on the discharge head or suita-
ble swivel hoist rings through the barrel flange or the discharge head base flange.
A partially-assembled pump Use suitable lifting devices attached to the component or sub-assembly lifting lugs or
suitable swivel hoist rings through the component flanges.
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