3 Transportation and Storage
3.1 Receipt of the product
Condition of the delivery
● Check that the product has not been damaged during transport.
● If the product is damaged, take the necessary measures with the carrier
and
notify the
manufacturer.
► Keep the product in its original packaging so it stays as clean as it was when dispatched by us.
Only unpack the product once it has arrived at the location where it will be used.
► Keep the blanking plates in place on the inlet, exhaust and purge ports while the product is not
connected to the pumping line.
Keep the packaging (recyclable materials) in case the product needs to be transported or
stored.
3.2 Handling the pump
WARNING
Risk of crushing when the product is slung
Given the weight of the product, there is a risk of crushing during handling operations. Under no cir-
cumstances shall the manufacturer be liable if the following instructions are not followed:
► Only qualified staff trained in handling heavy objects are authorized to handle the product.
– Lift the pump manually: load < 20 kg.
– Use appropriate lifting rings screwed into holes provided for this purpose.
► Wear safety shoes with steel toe in accordance with standard EN 347.
WARNING
Risk of crushing due to product tilting
Even though compliance with EEC safety rules is guaranteed, all necessary precautions should be
taken when handling and installing the product
until the pump has been integrated into the equip-
ment
.
► Do not place the pump on an inclined plane.
► Do not push the pump sideways.
► Always secure the pump until it has been integrated into the equipment (mounting holes in the
inlet flange).
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