Inspecting The Product; Temporary Storage After Delivery - Grundfos KP Instrucciones De Instalación Y Funcionamiento

Lifting KPV, KPVS (vertical) pumps
Before unloading the product, move the shipping container to an
open area equipped with an overhead lifting mechanism.
1. Install a lifting strap on each of the pallet's 4 x 4 in. floor
boards. Attach the straps securely at the corners of the pallet
near the top of the pump motor. See fig. 3.
2. Attach the other end of the straps to a lifting hook.
3. Rotate the pump assembly to the vertical position.
4. Remove excess packaging for easier access to the pump
assembly.
5. Position two lifting straps around the motor, below the junction
box and 180 degrees apart. See fig. 4.
6. Tighten the straps securely.
7. Attach the free ends of the lifting straps to a lifting hook.
8. Tie a strap around the upper portion of the motor to hold the
lifting strips tight against the motor. Ensure the straps stay
tight against the motor while moving the pump assembly.
9. Utilize appropriately rated lifting equipment to move the pump
assembly to the installation location.
KPV, KPVS pumps, correct lifting points for pallet
Fig. 3
Strap
KPV, KPVS pumps, correct lifting points
Fig. 4
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3.2 Inspecting the product

• Check that the product received is in accordance with the
order.
• Check that the voltage and frequency of the product match the
voltage and frequency of the installation site. See section
7.3 Pump
• Check the product for defects and damage immediately upon
arrival. Any accessories ordered will be packed in a separate
container and shipped with the product.
• If any equipment is damaged in transit, promptly report this to
the carrier's agent. Make complete notations on the freight bill.

3.3 Temporary storage after delivery

If the product is not to be installed and operated immediately after
receiving it, store it in a clean, dry place at a moderate ambient
temperature. Protect the pump from moisture, dust, dirt and
foreign bodies. Prior to and during storage, we recommend these
precautions:
1. Ensure that the bearings are filled with the recommended
grease to prevent moisture from entering around the shaft.
See section
2. Ensure that the inlet and outlet ports of the pump and all other
openings are covered with cardboard, wood or masking tape
Attach lifting
to prevent foreign objects from entering the pump.
straps to the
pallet
3. Cover the product with a tarpaulin or other suitable covering if
it is to be stored where there is no protective covering.
Use lifting
4. Rotate the shaft 2 turns every 2 weeks to coat the bearings,
straps to
stuffing box (packing), and shaft seal faces with lubricant to
rotate the
impede oxidation and corrosion.
pallet with the
5. This equipment contains vegetable fiber gaskets that can dry
pump
out during long storage periods. To avoid leaks, fill the pump
assembly to
with water and let stand for 24 hours prior to startup or
vertical
pressure testing. Typically, this will allow the dry gaskets to
position
wick moisture back into themselves, sealing the pump.
6. Split case pumps must be pressurized only with the medium
they are intended to pump. Do not perform any pressurized
"air" test.
identification.
8.1.2 Lubricating the pump bearings.