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Operating instruccions Peristaltic Pumps
7.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
7.1.
Transport
- The pump is protected by cardboard packaging or a wooden crate.
- The packaging materials are recyclable.
7.2.
Storage for less than 1 month
- The pump should be in a resting position, rotor in horizontal position.
- Avoid areas open to harsh weather or excessive humidity and temperatures lower
than 0°C or higher than 30°C.
- Spare hoses should be stored in a dry place away from direct light.
7.3.
Storage for more than 1 month
- Avoid areas open to harsh weather or excessive humidity and temperatures lower
than 0°C or higher than 30°C.
- IMPORTANT Disassemble one of the rollers (see also section 9.4.1 for instructions):
- Remove the front cover.
- Remove a roller (the roller that is not touching the pump hose).
- Mount the front cover.
- Turn the rotor with the help of the motor so that the remaining roller
- For storage periods of longer than 30 days, protect the coupling surfaces (clamps,
reducers, motors) with adequate anti-rust protection.
- For storage periods longer than 6 months rotate the rotor a few turns to prevent
damage to bearings and oil seals and to prevent grease migration.
- Spare hoses should be stored in a dry place away from direct light.
7.4.
Elevation
Models FMP-30, FMP-40 and FMP-50
Weights
Total pump
weight
Max. rating of
the lifting point
Safety factor
FMP Series
is not pressing against the pump hose.
FMP-30
82 kg
108 lbs
170 kg
374 lbs
>6
FMP-40
122 kg
268 lbs
170 kg
374 lbs
>6
10
FMP-50
182 kg
401 lbs
240 kg
529 lbs
>6
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