4 Transportation and Storage
4.1 Transporting the vacuum pump
DANGER
Risk of explosion from electrostatic charging during transport
There is a risk of sustaining injury from packaging material (foil) and plastic containers during trans-
port in potentially explosive atmospheres.
► The packaging should never be removed from the vacuum pump in potentially explosive atmos-
pheres.
DANGER
Risk of explosion when carrying out installation and maintenance work in potentially explo-
sive atmospheres
There is a risk of explosion if unsuitable tools are used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
► Transport, installation and maintenance work may not be performed in potentially explosive at-
mospheres.
► Always shut down the system before commencing any work on the system.
WARNING
Risk of serious injury from swinging, toppling or falling objects
During transport, there is a risk of crushing and impact on swinging, toppling or falling objects. There
is a risk of injuries to limbs, up to and including bone fractures and head injuries.
► Secure the danger zone if necessary.
► Pay attention to the center of gravity of the load during transport.
► Ensure even movements and moderate speeds.
► Observe safe handling of the transport devices.
► Avoid sloping attachment aids.
► Never stack products.
► Wear protective equipment, e.g. safety shoes.
Instructions for safe transport
● Only remove the protective cover for the connection flange once the pipes have been
mounted.
● Fill the gear and bearing chambers with lubricant only once the final installation posi-
tion is reached.
Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends keeping the transport packaging and original protective cov-
er.
General information regarding safe transport
1. Observe weight specified on the rating plate.
2. Where possible, always transport or ship the roots pump in its original packaging.
3. Remove the protective covers only immediately prior to installation.
Instructions for transport when packaged
1. Use a pallet truck to transport the vacuum pump in its packaging.
2. Note the center of gravity of the load.
3. Observe safe handling of manually operated transport devices.
4. Ensure harmonious movements and moderate speeds.
5. Ensure a flat substrate.
6. Wear protective equipment, e.g. safety shoes.
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