Xylem Bell & Gossett VSC Series, Instruction Manual

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Lifting the pump end only (bare pump) should be
done by placing one end of the slings around or
as close to the volute barrel as possible (See Fig.
4a). After the slings are attached to the unit, re-
check to ensure they are securely in place. Make
sure the slings are adjusted to obtain an even lift.
Figure 4a
Lifting the pump less motor or the pump, motor,
& baseplate should be done by utilizing a forklift
under the entire unit (Fig. 4b). Always take extra
precaution to ensure the weight is balanced &
equally distributed across both forks. When the
baseplate of the assembly is structural channel
construction, the pump and base plate should
be set in place first. The motor should then be
separately lifted & mounted to the unit.
Figure 4b
Appropriate lifting device
As an alternative to lifting by forklift, lifting
devices can be used to lift the complete pump
& motor assemblies. When lifting the complete
pump assembly (Fig. 4c), securely place the
lifting devices around the volute barrel or nozzle.
The remainder of the lifting device should be
placed under the back end of the motor housing
(as close to the motor feet as possible). Precau-
tion should be taken to ensure the placement of
the lifting devices will not damage the motor end
bell and conduit boxes.
Figure 4c
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