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3. Receiving the product
3.1 Transporting the product
For correct lifting methods, see section
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Precautions during transport and handling
• Do not dump the pit from the lorry.
• Use approved straps of textile or similar materials when lifting
the pit on to or down from a lorry or moving it on the
construction site.
• Handle and lift the pit according to local regulations.
• When lifting the pumping station with a strap, use the ribs on
the pumping station.
• Do not drag the pit over the ground.
• Point loads must not occur.
• The pit must not be exposed to sharp edges.
• Fix the pit securely during transport.
• When the pit is placed on the ground, make sure that the
ground is even.
Fig. 1
Lifting the pit from a lorry
Fig. 2
Placing the pit in upright position by means of straps
3.2 Inspecting the product
After transportation and before installation, the pumping station
must be inspected by the customer.
The inspection must include the following:
• Check the pumping station for transport damage, etc.
Contact the transporter immediately if you detect any damage.
• Check that the products delivered correspond to the order.
• Check the positions and sizes of fittings.
• Check and retighten all bolted connections as they may have
become loose during the transport.
• Check that the valves are open.
• Check other equipment such as venting pipes.
3.3 Storage
In case the pit is not installed immediately or the ambient
temperature exceeds 30 °C, store the pit in upright position to
avoid deformation.
When transporting and handling the pit at low
temperatures, take into consideration that the pit
impact resistance is reduced.
DANGER
Crushing hazard
Death or serious personal injury
- Place the pit on even ground to prevent the pit
from overturning.
The weight of a PS.W pit can vary from 50 to
maximum 2500 kg.
If the pit is equipped with a lifting point, use it during
handling.
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