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3. Installation
3.1
Before using the pump
Upon receiving the pump, check the following points first.
The container may greatly incline depending on its center of gravity.
Caution
Before unpacking, ensure that the delivered container is placed in the
correct orientation (not upside down). Pay special attention to nails
especially when opening a wooden crate. Otherwise, you may get injured.
Note
After the unpacking, ask the waste-disposal company to dispose of
packaging materials that are no longer necessary.
(1) Check the nameplate to verify that the delivered product is exactly what you ordered.
(2) No part of the product is damaged during transportation.
(3) All fastening parts including bolts and nuts are securely tightened.
(4)
All the accessories that you ordered have been delivered.
3.2
Precautions for installation
Caution
Observe the precautions for installation in the main text below. Failure to
observe this may cause failure or damage. It may also result in shortening
the service life of the unit.
(1) Install the product at a location where the following conditions are all satisfied:
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A place sheltered from wind and rain (except for MTP (0.75kW and over), and MTP-e)
SP (3)/SP (3)-e, MTP (0.4kW), and MSP/MSP-e are for indoor use. If it is used at outdoors, the
place must be sheltered from wind and rain, or specification change is required for outdoor use
(special specification). (The special outdoor specification is not available for single-phase
model.)
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A well-ventilated place at an ambient temperature of 0°C to 40°C with minimum exposure to
dust and moisture
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A place that is free from the exposure to a jet of steam and salt damage
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A place where the pump cannot easily be accessed or operated by unauthorized persons
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A place as close to the water supply source as possible so that the suction pipe can be short
Install the pump so that the total suction head will comply with the requirement specified in “2.3
Pump specifications - Standard specifications.” However, the total suction head may be
required to be shorter than the requirement depending on the liquid temperature.
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A place that is free from a secondary hazard in the event of liquid leakage.
Warning
Do not install the product in a place exposed to high temperature and
moisture. Failure to observe this may cause heating, ignition or electric
leakage.
