4 Transportation and Storage
4.1 Transporting the vacuum pump
WARNING
Risk of serious injury from swinging, toppling or falling objects
During transport, there is a risk of crushing and impact on swinging, toppling or falling objects. There
is a risk of injuries to limbs, up to and including bone fractures and head injuries.
► Secure the danger zone if necessary.
► Pay attention to the center of gravity of the load during transport.
► Ensure even movements and moderate speeds.
► Observe safe handling of the transport devices.
► Avoid sloping attachment aids.
► Never stack products.
► Wear protective equipment, e.g. safety shoes.
Instructions for safe transport
● Only remove the protective cover for the connection flange once the pipes
have been mounted.
● Fill the gear and bearing chambers with lubricant only once the final installation
position is reached.
Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends keeping the transport packaging and original protec-
tive cover.
General information regarding safe transport
1. Observe weight specified on the rating plate.
2. Where possible, always transport or ship the roots pump in its original packaging.
3. Remove the protective cover only immediately prior to installation.
Instructions for transport when packaged
1. Use a pallet truck to transport the vacuum pump in its packaging.
2. Note the center of gravity of the load.
3. Observe safe handling of manually operated transport devices.
4. Ensure harmonious movements and moderate speeds.
5. Ensure a flat substrate.
6. Wear protective equipment, e.g. safety shoes.
Fig. 4:
Transporting the vacuum pump
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