Transportation And Storage - Xylem Bell & Gossett 15GDS Instruction Manual

Transportation and Storage

VIII. Transportation and Storage
The pump can be transported and stored in a vertical or horizontal position.
The pump is frostproof as long as it is operating or is immersed in the liquid. If the pump is
raised when the temperature is below freezing, the impeller may freeze.
The pump shall be run for a short period after being raised in order to discharge all
remaining water.
A frozen impeller can be thawed by allowing the pump to stand immersed in the liquid for a
short period before it is started. Never use a naked flame to thaw the pump.
For longer periods of storage, the pump must be protected against moisture and heat. The
impeller should be rotated occasionally (for example every other month) to prevent the
seals from sticking together.
After a long period of storage, the pump should be inspected before it is taken into
operation. Pay special attention to the seals and the cable entry.
Follow the instructions under the heading "Before Starting".
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Always lift the pump by its lifting handle, never by the motor cable or the hose.
Make sure that the pump cannot roll or fall over and injure people or damage
property.
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