Transport, Storage and Disposal
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Transport, Storage and
Disposal
4.1
Transport
The user/owner is responsible for the transport of the
pump.
Weight specification (
→
Data sheet)
4.1.1
Unpacking and inspection on delivery
1. Unpack the pump/machine drive on delivery, and inspect it
for transport damage.
2. Check completeness and accuracy of delivery.
3. Ensure that the information on the name plate agrees with
the order/design data.
4. Report any transportation damage to the manufacturer
immediately.
5. Dispose of packaging material according to local regula-
tions.
4.1.2
Lifting
DANGER
Death or limbs crushed as a result transported items
falling over!
Use lifting gear appropriate for the total weight to be trans-
ported.
Attach lifting gear in accordance with the following diagram.
Do not stand under suspended loads.
Fig. 3
Attach the lifting gear to the modular pump
(illustration of general principle)
1. Attach lifting gear in accordance with the above diagram.
2. Lift the modular pump appropriately.
4.2
Storage
NOTE
Material damage due to inappropriate storage!
Store the pump properly.
1. Rinse and empty the pump if necessary.
2. Seal all openings with blind plugs or plastic covers.
3. Make sure the storage room meets the following condi-
tions:
–
Dry
–
Frost-free
–
Vibration-free
–
UV protected
4. Rotate the pump shaft once a month.
5. Make sure the shaft and bearing change their rotational
position in the process.
4.3
Disposal
Plastic parts can be contaminated by poisonous or radioac-
tive pumped liquids to such an extent that cleaning will be
insufficient.
WARNING
Risk of poisoning and environmental damage by the
pumped liquid!
Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any
work on the pump.
Prior to the disposal of the pump:
–
Collect and damage any escaping pumped liquid in
accordance with local regulations.
–
Neutralize residues of pumped liquid in the pump.
Remove plastic parts and damage them in accordance with
local regulations.
Dispose of the pump in accordance with local regulations.
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SMP
11335/0320
