en - Original instructions
AND OF THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL STAND-
ARDS:
• EN ISO 12100, EN 809
MONTECCHIO MAGGIORE,
12.01.2014
AMEDEO VALENTE
(DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
AND R&D)
rev.00
Lowara is a trademark of Xylem Inc. or one of its
subsidiaries.
2 Transportation and Storage
2.1 Inspect the delivery
1. Check the outside of the package for evident
signs of damage.
2. Notify our distributor within eight days of the de-
livery date, if the product bears visible signs of
damage.
Unpack the unit
1. Follow applicable step:
• If the unit is packed in a carton, then remove
the staples and open the carton.
• If the unit is packed in a wooden crate, then
open the cover while paying attention to the
nails and straps.
2. Remove the securing screws or the straps from
the wooden base.
2.1.1 Inspect the unit
1. Remove packing materials from the product.
Dispose of all packing materials in accordance
with local regulations.
2. Inspect the product to determine if any parts
have been damaged or are missing.
3. If applicable, unfasten the product by removing
any screws, bolts, or straps.
For your personal safety, be careful when you
handle nails and straps.
4. Contact the local sales representative if there is
any issue.
2.2 Transportation guidelines
Precautions
WARNING:
• Observe accident prevention regula-
tions in force.
• Crush hazard. The unit and the com-
ponents can be heavy. Use proper
lifting methods and wear steel-toed
shoes at all times.
Check the gross weight that is indicated on the
package in order to select proper lifting equipment.
Position and fastening
The pump or pump unit can be transported only hori-
zontally. Make sure that the pump or pump unit is
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securely fastened during transportation and cannot
roll or fall over.
WARNING:
Do not use eyebolts screwed on the mo-
tor for handling the whole electric pump
unit.
Do not use the shaft end of the pump or
of the motor to handle the pump, the mo-
tor or the unit.
• Eyebolts screwed onto the motor may be exclu-
sively used to handle the individual motor or, in
case of a not balanced distribution of weights, to
partially lift the unit vertically starting from a hori-
zontal displacement.
• To move the pump unit only, use straps firmly
linked to the motor adapter.
Pump, pump unit or back pull out unit must always
be fixed and transported as shown in
ure 2
,
Figure 3
, and
Figure 4
Unit without motor
WARNING:
A pump and motor that are purchased
separately and then coupled together re-
sults in a new machine under the Machi-
nery directive 2006/42/EC. The person
making the coupling is responsible for all
safety aspects of the combined unit.
2.3 Storage guidelines
Storage location
The product must be stored in a covered and dry lo-
cation free from heat, dirt, and vibrations.
NOTICE:
• Protect the product against humidity, heat sour-
ces, and mechanical damage.
• Do not place heavy weights on the packed prod-
uct.
2.3.1 Long-term storage
If the unit is stored for more than 6 months, these re-
quirements apply:
• Store in a covered and dry location.
• Store the unit free from heat, dirt, and vibrations.
• Rotate the pump shaft by hand several times at
least every three months.
Treat bearings and machined surfaces so that they
are well preserved. Refer to the drive unit and cou-
pling manufacturers for their long-term storage pro-
cedures.
For questions about possible long-term storage
treatment services, please contact your local sales
and service representative.
Ambient temperature
The product must be stored at an ambient tempera-
ture from -5°C to +40°C (23°F to 104°F).
3 Product Description
3.1 Pump design
Figure 1
,
Fig-
.