Delivery And Handling; Delivery; Handling - Grundfos NB Original Installation And Operating Instructions

3. Delivery and handling

3.1 Delivery

The pumps are tested 100 % before leaving the factory. The test
includes a function test where the pump performance is
measured to ensure that the pump meets requirements of
relevant standards. Test certificates are available from Grundfos.
The pumps are delivered from the factory in a carton with a
wooden bottom designed for transport by equipment such as a
forklift truck.
Pump motors as from 4 kW are supplied with lifting eyes.
The following is supplied:
Pump
Base frame
Electric motor, mounting designation
B 5 or B 35
Installation and operating instructions

3.2 Handling

Warning
Pump motors as from 4 kW are supplied with
lifting eyes which must not be used for lifting the
entire pump unit. See fig. 2.
Pumps fitted with motors should be lifted by means of nylon
straps and shackles, if required. See fig. 1.
Fig. 1 Correct lifting of pump without base frame
Fig. 2 Correct lifting of pump with base frame
Fig. 3 Incorrect lifting of pump
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