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 relevant
instructions. (
3.3
Return to supplier
1. Drain the pump as per operating instructions. (
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 fluids handled by the pump leave residues which might lead to corrosion
damage when coming into contact with atmospheric humidity, or which might
ignite when coming into contact with oxygen, the pump set must also be
neutralised, and anhydrous inert gas must be blown through the pump for
drying purposes.
4. Always complete and enclose a certificate of decontamination when returning
It is imperative to indicate any safety and decontamination measures taken.
NOTE
If required, a blank certificate of decontamination can be downloaded from the KSB web
www.ksb.com/certificate_of_decontamination
3.4
Disposal
WARNING
Fluids posing a health hazard
Hazardous to persons and the environment!
▷
Collect and properly dispose of flushing liquid and any fluid residues.
▷
Wear safety clothing and a protective mask, if required.
▷
Observe all legal regulations on the disposal of fluids posing a health hazard.
1. Dismantle the pump (set).
Collect greases and other lubricants during dismantling.
2. Separate and sort the pump materials, e.g. by:
- Metals
- Plastics
- Electronic waste
- Greases and other lubricants
3. Dispose of materials in accordance with local regulations or in another controlled
manner.
3 Transport/Temporary Storage/Disposal
14 of 66
Etanorm