3 Transport/Temporary Storage/Disposal
12 of 52
Etaline-R
3.3 Storage/preservation
If commissioning is to take place some time after delivery, we recommend that the
following measures be taken for pump (set) storage.
CAUTION
Damage during storage due to humidity, dirt, or vermin
Corrosion/contamination of the pump (set)!
▷
For outdoor storage cover the packed or unpacked pump (set) and accessories
with waterproof material.
CAUTION
Wet, contaminated or damaged openings and connections
Leakage or damage to the pump set!
▷
Only remove caps/covers from the openings of the pump set at the time of
installation.
Store the pump (set) in a dry, protected room where the atmospheric humidity is as
constant as possible.
Rotate the shaft by hand once a month, e.g. via the motor fan.
If properly stored indoors, the pump set is protected for a maximum of 12 months.
New pumps/pump sets are supplied by our factory duly prepared for storage.
For storing a pump (set) which has already been operated, observe the instructions
in
(
ð
Section 6.3.1, Page 30)
.
3.4 Return to supplier
1.
Drain the pump as per operating instructions.
(
ð
Section 7.3, Page 35)
2.
Always flush and clean the pump, particularly if it has been used for handling
noxious, explosive, hot or other hazardous fluids.
3.
If the pump set has handled fluids whose residues could lead to corrosion
damage in the presence of atmospheric humidity or could ignite upon contact
with oxygen, the pump set must also be neutralised, and anhydrous inert gas
must be blown through the pump to ensure drying.
4.
Always complete and enclose a certificate of decontamination when returning
the pump (set).
Always indicate any safety and decontamination measures taken.
(
ð
Section 11, Page 50)
NOTE
If required, a blank certificate of decontamination can be downloaded from the
following web site:
www.ksb.com/certificate_of_decontamination
