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Series
2.15
INSTRUCTIONS
June 2012
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
USER'S MANUAL – AHLSTAR
Hoisting and transfers
1 Safety
measures
The total gross and net weights of the delivery are always found in the packing list affixed to the product or packing.
W A R N I N G
Hoisting and transfers instructions must be strictly followed to avoid dropping of crates or individual
assemblies.
Special attention is to be paid to the stability of
•
Pump
•
Pump and baseplate with or without motor
•
Spare
parts
The center of gravity with these items should always be checked before hoistings and transfers.
Personal protective equipment such as helmet, safety shoes and gloves is to be used.
If suitable lifting equipment is not available, heavy assemblies must be transferred by using skids etc. on the ground
level.
Lifting accessories must bear the identification of the manufacturer, material and the maximum working load.
Lifting ropes used directly for lifting or supporting the pump or pump unit must not include any splicing other than at
their ends. Textile ropes and slings must not include any knots, connections or splicing other than at the ends of the
sling, except in the case of an endless sling.
The lifting accessories must always be able to adequately support the hoisted assembly.
The lifting ropes must be adequate, and they must be adjusted so that the product is not damaged during hoisting. A
lifting chain must not be in contact with the product during hoisting (if it is, painted and machined surfaces may be
damaged).
W A R N I N G
Make sure that accepted and undamaged ropes and lifting accessories are available. The lifting
capacity of the lifting accessories and ropes must correspond to the weight of the goods lifted.
W A R N I N G
Never stand under a hanging load.