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PI Operation Manual
3.1 SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS
A wooden skid is furnished for support and ease of transportation. Other required items (e.g.
hardware, spare parts, etc.) are boxed or secured to the skid.
3.2 UNLOADING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
The following steps should be completed for all pumps when received.
1. Handle all equipment carefully.
2. Remove unit only by properly supporting the wooden shipping skid.
3. After unloading, inspect the pump, check the shipment against the packing list, and report damages
or shortages immediately to freight carrier and to the designated WDM Pumps representative.
3.3 TRANSPORT
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To avoid damage, the unit must be transported and handled with care. It should be gently
lowered onto an even surface. Pay attention to and indentify the signs marking the points of
equilibrium and fastening places for ropes, or the openings for forklift trucks.
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Observe the plant’s safety precautions when lifting heavy components.
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Since the unit is shipped horizontally, it must first be placed vertically to remove it from
the pallet. To do such operation, use the lifting lug on the motor (driver), to tilt the unit until it is in
vertical position. To prevent the pallet from moving, secure it before starting this operation. Once
the pump is in vertical position and correctly supported, the rope or chain is placed under the driver
and through the adapter. Both techniques are illustrated in Figure 3.1.
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On some pumps, it may be necessary to remove the coupling guard before placing the rope
or chain under the driver and through the adapter. After moving the pump, and before start-up, the
coupling guard must be placed back in place.
3. SECTION THREE - TRANSPORT & STORAGE
