Transport and storage
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Fig. 1:
Transporting the pump
Look for transportation damage when receiving the pump.
Use only a forklift to transport pump packed on pallet.
Unpack pump and undo screws on transport container.
Reuse the transport container of the vacuum pump.
– Transport or ship vacuum pumps in the original packing preferably.
Transport without
packaging
Remove the locking cap from the vacuum and fore-vacuum flange immediately before
connecting!
Lift the pump using lifting devices, and use only the eye bolts provided for that purpose
on the top side of the pump.
To lift the pump with motor and if accessories are mounted, fit another strap at a suit-
able position.
Lift the pumping stations using the eyebolts provided on the frame or transport them
with a fork lift truck.
– For versions without a frame and eyebolts, use transport straps for lifting.
– Do not lift pumping station by the intake flange of the Roots pump.
3.2
Storage
The pumps of standard design are not provided with a corrosion protection. Therefore a
special corrosion protection should be provided by the customer and agreed with the
manufacturer for longer storage. Otherwise should be proceeded as follows.
Check that all the openings on the pump are securely closed.
Store the pump only indoors, preferably at temperatures between -10 °C and +40 °C.
– In rooms with moist or aggressive atmospheres, the pump must be airproof shrink-
wrapped in a plastic bag together with a bag of desiccant.
– After storage periods longer than two years, it is recommended to carry out main-
tenance and change the lubricant before using the pump.
