Dry Pumping Systems With Optional Castors; Levelling The Pump; Securing The Pump - Edwards GXS Series Instruction Manual

3.1.1 Dry pumping systems with optional castors

WARNING:
Dry pumping systems fitted with castors should only be wheeled short distances over
flat surfaces. If the floor surface is uneven or has obstacles, the dry pumping system
should be lifted with suitable lifting equipment.
Dry pumping systems are supplied with an option of skids or castors. For dry pumping
systems fitted with castors, it is important to note that the castors are intended only to
aid the manoeuvre of the dry pumping system into its final operating position. Dry
pumping systems should be moved near to their final operating positions using either a
forklift or pallet truck or lifted via the eyebolts as described above.
The force required to push a dry pumping system on its castors varies greatly depending
on the surface finish, cleanliness of the floor and any slopes or inclines. The forces
quoted in
floor and are not necessarily representative of all industrial locations.
It is the user's responsibility to carry out a risk assessment of their location and take
appropriate measures to ensure that the dry pumping system is manoeuvred safely and
in accordance with local and national manual handling guidelines.

3.1.2 Levelling the pump

The dry pumping system must be located on a firm, non-combustible, level surface,
capable of supporting the pump mass, to ensure that it works correctly and is not
damaged. The pump must be level to a maximum of 3 degrees in any direction,
measured at the pump inlet. It can be located directly on the floor or a frame. Ensure
that access is possible to the emergency stop button (refer to
controls, item 1). Guidance for the access areas (general and service) is given in the
installation drawings.
▪ Pumps with skids are provided with four floor mounting plates, refer to
Front view of the pumping system with the side exhaust and skids
necessary, fit shims (which must be supplied) to ensure that the dry pumping
system is level.
▪ Pumps with castors are provided with the four levelling feet, refer to
controls/connectors on the rear of the pump (system with rear exhaust and
castors/levelling feet
pushed into the position, adjust the levelling feet to make sure that the dry
pumping system is level and is not supported by the castors. Refer to the
installation drawings in
height.

3.1.3 Securing the pump

To secure the pump in place to prevent inadvertent movement (for example, during an
earthquake), take note of the following:
▪ Dry pumping systems with castors are supplied with four off seismic restraints as
detailed in the installation drawings.
M58800880_H - Installation
General technical data
fitted), item 21. Once the dry pumping system has been
Installation drawings
on page 15 were measured on a flat and level concrete
on page 80 for the suggested jacking
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