Transport, Storage And Disposal; Transport; Unpacking And Inspection On Delivery; Lifting - VERDER VERDERFLEX Dura 55 Series Operating Manual

4. Transport, Storage and
Disposal

4.1 Transport

Always transport the pump in a stable position and
ensure that the pump is securely attached to the pallet.

4.1.1 Unpacking and inspection on delivery

1. Report any transport damage to the manufacturer/
distributor immediately.
2. Retain the pallet if any further transport is required.

4.1.2 Lifting

Death or crushing of limbs can be caused by falling loads!
1. Use lifting gear appropriate for the total weight to be
transported.
2. Make sure the pump and accessories are lifted and moved
by qualified lifting personnel equipped with suitable lifting
gear.
3. Fasten the lifting gear to the lifting eye as shown in the
following illustration.
4. Do not stand under suspended loads.

Figure 1. - Fastening lifting gear to pump

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4.2 Storage conditions

1. Make sure the storage location meets the following
conditions:
– Dry, humidity not to exceed 85%, non-condensing
– Out of direct sunlight
– Frost-free; temperature range -5° to +45°C
– Vibration-free
– Dust-free
2. Depending on these conditions, it may be advisable to
place a moisture-absorbing product, such as Silica gel,
inside the pump's housing or to coat the pump's inner
surfaces with moisture-repelling oil, such as WD40, whilst
the pump is stored.
3. Hoses should be stored as supplied in their wrapper and
should be stored away from direct sunlight, flat without any
bends or kinks and at room temperature, with end caps
fitted.
4. Lubricants should be stored under normal warehouse
conditions with their caps securely fastened.
5. Gearboxes may require intermittent attention as indicated
by the gearbox manufacturer's recommendations.
4.3 Interim storage after using the
pump
The hose should be removed from the pump.
X
The pump housing lubricant should be drained.
X
The pump housing should be washed out, allowed to dry
X
and any external build-up of product removed.
4.4 Interim storage before using the
pump
Pump damage caused by interim storage!
Allow the pump to reach ambient temperature before
X
use.
Please observe the storage recommendations and use
X
by dates which apply to hose you may wish to bring into
service after storage.
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