Goulds Pumps 3311 - IOM - Manual (Page 12)

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4 Unpacking, Handling, Storage
4.1
Safety measures
• Do not lift heavy equipment overhead of personnel.
• A safe distance must be kept when lifting and moving
the equipment.
• Use only approved and suitable lifting equipment.
• The length of the lifting equipment should be such
that the pump or the set are lifted in horizontal
position.
• Do not attempt to lift the pump or the pump set using
eyebolts on pump components.
CAUTION
• Do not remove protection covers from the pump
nozzles, as they prevent contamination of the pump.
4.2 Unpacking
Do not unpack the pump until it has been carefully
checked for damage that may have occurred in transit.
Report any damage on the counterfoil or delivery note.
Claims must be made immediately on the carrier or the
transport insurance.
4.3 Intermediate storage
If the pump or the pump set is not to be installed
immediately it should be stored in a clean, dry and
vibration-free room.
The packing should be checked for damage on a monthly
basis.
4.4 Handling
The pump or the pump set must be lifted as shown below:
Lifting the pump
Lifting the pump / motor / baseplate assembly