3. Delivery and handling
3.1 Delivery
The pump is delivered from the factory in a carton
with a wooden bottom, which is specially designed
for transport by fork-lift truck or a similar vehicle.
3.2 Handling
Warning
The lifting eyes fitted to large pump motors
can be used for lifting the pump head
(motor, motor stool and impeller). The
lifting eyes must not be used for lifting the
entire pump.
TPD:
The centrally positioned thread of the
pump housing must not be used for lifting
purposes as the thread is placed below the
centre of gravity of the pump.
Pumps without lifting eyes must be lifted by means of
nylon straps. See figures
Fig. 1
TP
Fig. 2
TPD
6
1
and 2.
Pumps with lifting eyes must be lifted by means of
nylon straps and shackles. See figures
Fig. 3
TP
Fig. 4
TPD
3
and 4.