Placing The Pump Set In A Vertical Or Horizontal Position - KSB Amacan P 500-270 Installation & Operating Manual

3 Transport/Storage/Disposal

3.2.2 Placing the pump set in a vertical or horizontal position

WARNING
Pump set tilting
Risk of squashing hands and feet!
▷ Suspend or support the pump set.
WARNING
Placing the pump set on unsecured and uneven surfaces
Personal injury and damage to property!
▷ Always place the pump set on a solid and level surface with the pump set in a
vertical position and the motor on top.
▷ Only place the pump set on a surface of sufficient load-carrying capacity.
▷ Use appropriate means to secure the pump set against tilting or tipping over.
▷ Refer to the weights given in the data sheet/on the name plate.
WARNING
Incorrect handling of the electric cable
Personal injury and damage to property!
▷ Secure electric cables against falling down.
▷ Avoid electric cables being laid on surfaces without fastening.
▷ When moving the pump set keep at a safe distance to the electric cables.
WARNING
Improper handling when placing the pump set in a vertical/horizontal position
Personal injury and damage to property!
▷ Use one or two pieces of lifting equipment, depending on the pump (set) size.
▷ Use appropriate means to secure the pump set against tilting, tipping over or
rolling off.
▷ Maintain a safe distance during lifting operations (load may swing when being
lifted).
▷ Use additional supports for the transport holder to secure it against tilting.
WARNING
Improper lifting/moving of heavy assemblies or components
Personal injury and damage to property!
▷ Use suitable transport devices, lifting equipment and lifting tackle to move
heavy assemblies or components.
CAUTION
Improper storage
Damage to the electric cables!
▷ Support the electric cables at the cable gland to prevent permanent
deformation.
▷ Only remove the protective caps from the electric cables at the time of
installation.
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