Table of Contents
Advertisement
3. Receiving the product
3.1 Inspecting the product
On receipt of the product, do the following:
1. Make sure that the pump set corresponds to the order and that
accessories, if any, are not missing.
2. Make sure that the packaging is intact.
3.2 Documentation
All pump sets are delivered with the following documents in
digital format:
•
installation and operating instructions for the pump set with EC
declaration of conformity
•
installation and operating instructions for the duty electric pumps
•
installation and operating instructions for
the jockey electric pumps
•
installation and operating instructions for the pressure switches
•
electrical diagrams of the control panels
•
assembling and setting verification
•
two copies of the nameplate of the pump set in addition to the
one on the base frame of the pump set
•
pump performance curves.
If available, the kit for measuring the flow rate is supplied with the
installation and operating instructions of the flowmeter.
If a diesel pump is available, the following documents are also
delivered:
•
installation and operating instructions for the diesel engine
•
safety data sheet for the batteries
•
factory test report for the diesel pump as described in the EN
12845 standard.
If you need specific documents or any additional hard or digital
copies of the documents listed above, please request
these during the bidding process.
3.3 Transportation of the product
The pump set has been prepared for shipment at the factory to
minimize potential damage due to handling and transport.
Do not stress the pump excessively during handling and
transport.
Make sure that the cage is firmly anchored on the truck
before shipment.
Transport must be carried out by qualified personnel.
During transport, take action to prevent the pump and
system components from freezing in bad weather
conditions.
3.4 Handling and lifting the product
Before starting operation, read carefully all documentation
and manuals delivered together with the fire pump set.
DANGER
Overhead load
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Make sure that the area below and around the lifted
product is clear of people during operations.
WARNING
Overhead load
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Only use the lifting equipment whichis in proper
condition and is suitable to lift the weight and the
shape of the fire pump set.
CAUTION
Sharp element
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐
Use the dedicated DPI (gloves) to remove the
packaging.
To facilitate handling, pump sets are shipped from the factory in pre-
assembled blocks designed for transport by forklift or similar lifting
equipment.
Never use the lifting eyes of the individual components to
lift the system.
Make sure that the package is integral before operations.
Before you start any handling operation of the
package, make sure that all the bolts to anchor the
product to the package are in place.
Handling operations must be carried out by qualified and
authorized personnel.
Whenever possible, handle the fire pump set with a
forklift.
Before lifting, make sure that the load is balanced.
When using chains or belts, lift the fire pump set to the
base by the correct lifting points.
Lock the cabinet door before moving the fire pump set.
9
Advertisement
Table of Contents
