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Transportation,
Storage and
Handling
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WARNING
4.2
Factory Packaging and Protections
After the painting phase, VOGT S.A. performs the following:
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All openings are sealed by means of plastic parts, or plasticized adhesives.
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AM Series pumps are delivered in packaging consisting of a fully enclosed cardboard box mounted on a wooden
pallet. In all cases, the equipment is firmly secured to prevent movement during transport and handling. These
protections are exclusively for transport and at most for short term storage. In any case, the following storage
instructions must be followed.
CAUTION
4.3.1
Before Storage
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Storage should be in a place protected from the outside, away from shocks, solar radiation, dust, humidity and
flooding.
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The pumping equipment should not be stacked on top of each other, even if the type of packaging makes this
possible.
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The pump and auxiliary lines should be kept clear of the pumping fluid.
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It is recommended to coat the unpainted parts of the pump with a protective material (e.g. petroleum jelly or
similar).
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Apply from the suction inlet oil or some anti-rust liquid in the wear ring areas, to avoid seizure.
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The electric motor shall be disconnected and the connection cables shall be removed and the terminal box shall be
closed with its cover.
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The electric boards shall remain in vertical position and disconnected.
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Transportation, Storage and
Handling
The pump and its components are heavy. Improper handling during handling and hoisting could cause serious personal injury
and/or damage to the equipment.
4.1
Transportation and Handling
The transport and handling of the equipment must be carried out with means suitable for the weight to be supported; the weight
is generally indicated on the delivery note, if this is not the case and there is no certainty of being able to handle the equipment,
please contact VOGT S.A. to indicate the same. For the handling, the equipments that require it have appropriate eyebolts on the
bench. However, remember that the equipment must never be lifted by means of the eyebolts of each one of its elements, e.g.,
engine and pump eyebolts, which are exclusive for their independent transport. Neither should the suction and discharge ports
of the pump, nor pipes or connecting elements, e.g. couplings, be used. In any case, if the equipment is to be lifted by means of
slings, these must pass under the pump and motor bodies.
4.3
Storage Instructions
These instructions are for storage less than 12 months from the date of shipment. If longer, please request instructions for long
term storage.
