Receiving The Product; Transporting The Product; Handling And Lifting The Product - Grundfos DWK Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

3. Receiving the product

The product is supplied in proper packing in which it
must remain until it is to be installed.
Make sure that the product cannot roll or
fall over.
If the product is not installed immediately, the free end
of the power cable or the sensor cables must be
protected from moisture, which could otherwise
penetrate into the motor windings. This must be done
as soon as the product is received.
Protect the cables by fitting a cable cap or by
wrapping the free end of the cable in plastic and
securing the plastic with strong waterproof tape.

3.1 Transporting the product

The pumps can be transported and stored in vertical
or horizontal position, except for the 0.75 - 15 kW
range which can only be transported and stored
vertically. Make sure that it cannot roll or fall over.
Make sure that the received product corresponds to
the order.
In case of damage or missing parts, inform the
transport company or the manufacturer immediately.

3.2 Handling and lifting the product

Use approved lifting equipment only.
The weight of the specific product is stated on the
nameplate.
WARNING
Crushing hazard
Death or serious personal injury
‐
Do not work near or under suspended
loads.
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The area below the lifted pump must
be clear of people and marked off.
WARNING
Crushing hazard
Death or serious personal injury
‐
All lifting equipment must be rated for
the purpose and checked for damage
before lifting the product. The lifting
equipment rating must not be
exceeded.
CAUTION
Crushing hazard
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐
Make sure that the pump cannot swing
during lifting.
‐
Place the pump on a solid foundation.
‐
Make sure that the pump cannot roll or
fall over.
WARNING
Crushing hazard
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐
Before lifting the package, check the
centre of gravity marked on the box.
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Always check the lifting bracket and
chain for corrosion or wear before
lifting.
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Always lift the pump by its lifting
bracket or by a forklift truck.
‐
Never lift the pump by the power cable,
hose or pipe.
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Do not stack pump packages.
CAUTION
Crushing hazard
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐
Make sure that the lifting bracket is
tightened before lifting the pump.
3.2.1 Correct lifting sequence
Raising the pump to vertical position, step 1
Raising the pump to vertical position, step 2
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