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S I G N A T U R E
7. Recommendations
7.1. PACKAGING:
The Columbia pump is supplied properly packaged and sealed in a cardboard box, which mentions
the required logistics placement and stacking information, in order to properly warehouse the
pump.
Any breach of the storage information may cause damage to the product.
7.2. STORAGE:
Store the Columbia pump under cover with a level of humidity that is not very high.
Do not store the cardboard packaging under high humidity conditions for a prolonged period of
time as this may cause deformities to the lower layers of the pallets.
7.3. TRANSPORT:
Transport the Columbia pump boxes on pallets that are properly bundled.
Unpack the pump once it arrives at its final destination. If for outside reasons it is not possible to do
it in this manner, the pump should be handled with the utmost of care. Any scrape, blow or contact
with rough surfaces may cause damage to the outside finish.
7.4. LOCATION:
Install the pump below the water level of the swimming pool or pond to improve performance.
In the event that a self-priming pump is to be installed above the water level, the height diffe-
rence should not exceed metres (Fig. 4), trying to ensure that the suction pipe is as short as
possible, as a longer pipe increases the suction time and the load losses to the installation.
Ensure that the pump is safeguarded from possible flooding and that it receives a dry type of
ventilation.
Leave sufficient space around the pump in order to be able to perform the required inspections
and maintenance during its useful life.
