Transportation And Storage; Inspect The Delivery; Inspect The Package; Inspect The Unit - Goulds Pumps 3700 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Transportation and Storage

Transportation and Storage

Inspect the delivery

Inspect the package

1. Inspect the package for damaged or missing items upon delivery.
2. Note any damaged or missing items on the receipt and freight bill.
3. File a claim with the shipping company if anything is out of order.
If the product has been picked up at a distributor, make a claim directly to the distributor.

Inspect the unit

1. Remove packing materials from the product.
Dispose of all packing materials in accordance with local regulations.
2. Inspect the product to determine if any parts have been damaged or are missing.
3. If applicable, unfasten the product by removing any screws, bolts, or straps.
For your personal safety, be careful when you handle nails and straps.
4. Contact your sales representative if anything is out of order.

Transportation guidelines

Pump handling

WARNING:
• Make sure that the unit cannot roll or fall over and injure people or damage property.
• These pumps might use carbon or ceramic silicon carbide components. Do not drop the pump or
NOTICE:
Use a forklift truck or an overhead crane with sufficient capacity to move the pallet with the
pump unit on top. Failure to do so can result in equipment damage.

Lifting methods

WARNING:
• Assembled units and their components are heavy. Failure to properly lift and support this equipment
• Crush hazard. The unit and the components can be heavy. Use proper lifting methods and wear
• Do not attach sling ropes to shaft ends.
Table 1: Methods
Pump type
A bare pump without lifting han- Use a suitable sling attached properly to solid points like the casing,
dles
A bare pump with lifting handles Lift the pump by the handles.
A base-mounted pump
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subject it to shock loads as this can damage the internal ceramic components.
can result in serious physical injury and/or equipment damage. Lift equipment only at the specifically
identified lifting points. Lifting devices such as eyebolts, slings, and spreaders must be rated,
selected, and used for the entire load being lifted.
steel-toed shoes at all times.
Lifting method
the flanges, or the frames.
Use slings under the pump casing and the drive unit, or under the base
rails.
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