user and maintenance
instruction manual BALLAST series
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE
2 - PACKAGING, STORAGE, HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION
2.1 PACKAGING
The rotary blades vacuum pumps are supplied without packaging. On request the following packaging can be used:
• wooden base and shrink-wrap;
• wooden crates and shrink-wrap for shipment by sea or air;
2.2 STORAGE
In order to preserve the rotary blades vacuum pump correctly, it must be stored:
• under cover, sheltered from adverse weather conditions;
• resting horizontally on its four feet.
The rotary blades vacuum pumps are lubricated during testing at our factory with special oil that ensures lubrication of the
various internal components for approx. 6 months. In the event of subsequent storage it is advisable to wash the inside of the
body with oil and diesel oil (as stated in this manual).
2.3 HANDLING AND TRANSPORT
To view the data concerning the mass of the BALLAST pump see the technical annexes.
only be moved using equipment with adequate load and range capacity.
Slung through metal hooks to be inserted into the relevant grip holes, or sling; lifted by forklift truck (if on
pallet), bridge crane, crane or hoist.
If on pallets, loosen the screws holding the 4 feet of the BALLAST pump to the pallet.
For safety reasons, use a sling or chain to lift the pump,
together with the eyebolt.
Pass the sling or chain below the BALLAST pump, between the support feet
Hook the sling or chain to the lifting equipment.
The rotary blades vacuum pump is provided with protection in accordance
with the EC Directives in the part to be mounted by the installer
using the screws provided.
3 - ASSEMBLY, FITTING, INSTALLATION, DISASSEMBLY, RE-FITTING
The procedures concerning the rotary blades vacuum pump versions .../G and .../GA are provided in the
GARDA/GARDA EVOgroup manual.
When carrying out maintenance operations, inspections, checks or repairs it is advisable to wear the individual
protective devices listed in this manual.
In the case of pump painting do not paint the identification plate, taps, oil sight glass, the oil level dipstick or the
vent plugs.
All maintenance operations, inspections, checks and repairs should be carried out with the greatest care and with
the tractor not running and the power take-off disconnected.
It is essential to prevent sewage from entering the Rotary blades vacuum pumps.
The entrance of sewage would cause the blades and consequently the rotor to break.
It is therefore necessary to equip the system with an overflow valve, "3", and a safety overflow valve, "2", between
the rotary blades vacuum pump and the tank car
(see Figure 1)
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