Xylem e-NSCS: 2 Transportation and Storage

en - Translation of the original instructions

MONTECCHIO MAGGIORE,

Unit without motor

XX.04.2014

WARNING:

AMEDEO VALENTE

A pump and motor that are purchased separately and then

(DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND R&D)

coupled together results in a new machine under the Machi-

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nery directive 2006/42/EC. The person making the coupling

is responsible for all safety aspects of the combined unit.

Lowara is a trademark of Xylem Service Italia S.R.L., subsidiary of Xy-

2.3 Storage guidelines

lem Inc.

Storage location

The product must be stored in a covered and dry location free from

2 Transportation and Storage

heat, dirt, and vibrations.

2.1 Inspect the delivery

NOTICE:

• Protect the product against humidity, heat sources, and mechani-

1. Check the outside of the package for evident signs of damage.

cal damage.

2. Notify our distributor within eight days of the delivery date, if the

• Do not place heavy weights on the packed product.

product bears visible signs of damage.

Unpack the unit

2.3.1 Long-term storage

1. Follow applicable step:

If the unit is stored for more than 6 months, these requirements apply:

• If the unit is packed in a carton, then remove the staples and

• Store in a covered and dry location.

open the carton.

• Store the unit free from heat, dirt, and vibrations.

• If the unit is packed in a wooden crate, then open the cover

• Rotate the pump shaft by hand several times at least every three

while paying attention to the nails and straps.

months.

Treat bearings and machined surfaces so that they are well preserved.

2. Remove the securing screws or the straps from the wooden base.

Refer to the drive unit and coupling manufacturers for their long-term

2.1.1 Inspect the unit

storage procedures.

For questions about possible long-term storage treatment services,

1. Remove packing materials from the product.

please contact your local sales and service representative.

Dispose of all packing materials in accordance with local regula-

tions.

Ambient temperature

2. Inspect the product to determine if any parts have been damaged

The product must be stored at an ambient temperature from -5°C to

or are missing.

+40°C (23°F to 104°F).

3. If applicable, unfasten the product by removing any screws, bolts,

or straps.

For your personal safety, be careful when you handle nails and

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straps.

4. Contact the local sales representative if there is any issue.

3.1 Pump design

The pump is a horizontal single stage pump with volute casing close

2.2 Transportation guidelines

coupled to standard electric motors. The pump can be used for han-

dling:

Precautions

• Cold or warm water

WARNING:

• Clean liquids

• Aggressive liquids which are not chemically and mechanically ag-

• Observe accident prevention regulations in force.

gressive to the pump materials.

• Crush hazard. The unit and the components can be

heavy. Use proper lifting methods and wear steel-toed

The product can be supplied as a pump unit (pump and electric motor)

shoes at all times.

or only as a pump.

Check the gross weight that is indicated on the package in order to se-

NOTICE:

lect proper lifting equipment.

If you have purchased a pump without motor, make sure that the motor

is suitable for coupling to the pump.

Position and fastening

The pump or pump unit can be transported only horizontally. Make

Intended use

sure that the pump or pump unit is securely fastened during transpor-

The pump is suitable for:

tation and cannot roll or fall over.

• Water supply and water treatment

WARNING:

• Cooling and hot water supply in industries and building services

Do not use eyebolts screwed on the motor for handling the

• Filter systems, and so on.

whole electric pump unit.

• Irrigation and sprinkler systems

• Drainage systems

Do not use the shaft end of the pump or of the motor to han-

• Heating systems

dle the pump, the motor or the unit.

• Condensate transportation

• Eyebolts screwed onto the motor may be exclusively used to han-

Additional uses for optional material:

dle the individual motor or, in case of a not balanced distribution

• District heating

of weights, to partially lift the unit vertically starting from a horizon-

• General industry

tal displacement.

• Food and beverage industry

Pump unit must always be fixed and transported as shown in Figure 4 ,

and the pump without motor must be fixed and transported as shown

Improper use

in Figure 5 .

WARNING:

• Remove cover plates 681 from drive lantern 341 and cross the

lifting tackles. To transport the pump/pump set suspend it from the

Improper use of the pump may create dangerous conditions

lifting tackle as shown.

and cause personal injury and damage to property.

An improper use of the product leads to the loss of the warranty.

Examples of improper use:

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