Transport, Storage; General Instructions; Delivery; Transport (Crane Transport) - GEA Grasso M-Series Operating Manual

Operating Manual | GEA Grasso M-Series
Screw Compressor Packages
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TRANSPORT, STORAGE

5.1

General instructions

Caution!
Adequate lighting must be ensured
during loading and unloading as well
as for storage in order to avoid injuries
and damage to property.
There is a danger of impacts and
stumbling due to protruding parts on
the equipment (e.g. valve caps). There
is also the danger of being cut on
sharp edges and surfaces. There is a
danger of crushing parts of the body
during the transport work. Personal
protective equipment (work clothing,
work books, gloves) must be worn
during all activities on the equipment.
Hint!
These operating instructions must be
read prior to transport, storage and
delivery to the installation site. It is
imperative to strictly observe the
instructions and information given!
All work explained in these operating
instructions must only be carried out
by qualified personnel.
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5.2

Delivery

Shipment is made in the type of packing stipulated in
the order. The screw compressor package is gener-
ally supplied without packing.
The screw compressor package has an inert gas
filler in the refrigerant circuit.
Warning!
The compressor(s) of the screw com-
pressor package is/are not filled with
oil. The screw compressor package
must not be started, therefore, before
proper assembly and start-up.
5.3

Transport (crane transport)

Warning!
The screw compressor packages are
not intended for transport with a fork
lift truck!
Screw compressor packages are high-quality prod-
ucts, which must be handled with due care during
transport. Protect the equipment from impact and set
it down carefully.
When transported by crane, the screw compressor
package must have the same position as in opera-
tion (frame downwards!). Only use the lifting points
provided. The lifting points are marked!
fig.2: Designation of the lifting points
Caution!
It is forbidden to attach SCPs to fit-
tings or pipes or at the eyebolts / lift-
ing rings of the compressor, the elec-
tric motor, the tank or the switching
cabinet.
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