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2.1 Description of units
Reference is made to several different types of pumps in the following text. To enable the reader to asso-
ciate these terms to his particular unit, photographs of typical units with an identifying description are
shown below.
2.2 Storage, uncrating & handling
Storage
Goulds normal domestic storage preparation is suit able for protecting the pump during shipment in cov-
ered trucks. It also provides protection during covered storage at the jobsite, and for a short period be-
tween installation and start-up.
If the pump is to be idle and exposed to the elements for an extended period, either before or after instal-
lation, special precautions are required. One approach is to provide special preservatives and wrapping
before shipment. However, after installation, the protective wrappings will have been removed. There-
fore, application of preservatives after installation is considered good practice. The driver and coupling
manufacturers should be contacted for recommendations on preservations and protection procedures.
It is considered good practice to rotate the shaft on pumps which contain ball or roller bearings approxi-
mately 30° every few weeks.
Uncrating
Care should be taken when uncrating pumps. If shipment is not delivered in good order and in accord-
ance with the Bill-of-Lading, note the damage or shortage on both receipt and freight bill. Make any
claims to the transportation company promptly.
Instruction sheets on various components as well as the Instruction Book for the pump are included in
the shipment. Do not discard!
Handling
Care should be used in moving pumps. Pumps should not be hoisted by eyebolts. These eyebolts are
used for removing upper half casings or back pull out
assemblies for maintenance and inspection. Bedplate mounted units should be slung under bedplate
(under pump and driver).
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