Realax APY, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions Peristaltic Pump APY Series
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6 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
6.1 Transport
- The pump is protected by cardboard packaging or a wooden
crate.
- The packaging materials are recyclable.
6.2 Storage for less than 1 month
- The pump should be in a resting position, rotor in horizontal
position.
- Avoid areas open to harsh weather or excessive humidity and
temperatures lower than 0 °C or higher than 30 °C.
- Spare tubes should be stored in a dry place away from direct
light.
6.3 Storage for more than 1 month
- Avoid areas open to harsh weather or excessive humidity and
temperatures lower than 0 °C or higher than 30 °C.
- IMPORTANT Disassemble the tube from the housing (see
section 8.2)
- For storage periods of longer than 30 days, protect the
coupling surfaces (clamps, reducers, motors) with adequate
anti-rust protection.
- For storage periods longer than 6 months rotate the rotor a
few turns to prevent. damage to bearings and oil seals and to
prevent grease migration.
- Spare tubes should be stored in a dry place away from direct
light.
6.4 Elevation
APY pumps sizes can be lifted manually and can be lifted by one person.
It is the customer’s responsibility to adhere to local workplace legislation.
WEIGHTS APY APY/LAB
Total pump weight
<11 kg
<24.25 lbs
Lifting 1 person