Storing And Handling The Product; Storing The Product; Transporting The Product; Lifting The Product - Grundfos SEG AUTOAdapt Service Instructions Manual

7. Storing and handling the product

The pump can be transported in a vertical or horizontal position.
Make sure that it cannot roll or fall over.

7.1 Storing the product

During long periods of storage, protect the pump against moisture
and heat.
If the pump has been in use, change the motor liquid before
storage. See section
10.3 Checking and changing the motor
After a long period of storage, inspect the pump before putting it
into operation. Make sure that the impeller can rotate freely. Pay
special attention to the shaft seals, O-rings, motor oil and cable
entry.

7.2 Transporting the product

Make sure that all lifting equipment is rated for the purpose.
Check the lifting equipment for damage before making any
attempts to lift the pump. Do not exceed the rating data under any
circumstances. For pump weights, see the pump nameplate,
section
4.1 Nameplate.
WARNING
Instable pump
Death or serious personal injury
- Always lift the pump by its lifting bracket or by
means of a forklift if the pump is fixed on a pallet.
Never lift the pump by means of the motor cable or
the hose/pipe.
The polyurethane-embedded plug prevents water from entering
the motor via the motor cable.

7.3 Lifting the product

The SEG AUTO pumps weigh between 38 kg and 65 kg
ADAPT
without accessories. It is therefore essential to use the correct
lifting equipment.
Rate all lifting equipment for the purpose and check it
for damage before making any attempts to lift the
pump. Do not exceed the lifting equipment rating
under any circumstances.
When lifting the pump, use the correct lifting point to keep the
pump balanced. Place the lifting chain hook in point A for auto-
coupling installations and in point B for other installations. See
fig. 5.
Lifting points
Fig. 5

7.4 Contaminated products

CAUTION
Biological hazard
Minor or moderate personal injury
- If a pump has been used for a liquid which is
injurious to health or toxic, the pump will be
classified as contaminated.
See section
2. Returning the product for
oil.
service.
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