Goulds Pumps 3100 - IOM - Manual (Page 19)

RECEIVING THE PUMP
Inspect the pump as soon as it is received. Carefully
check that everything is in good order. Make notes
of damaged or missing items on the receipt and
freight bill. File any claims with the transportation
company as soon as possible.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Short Term (Less than 3 months) - Goulds normal
packaging procedure is designed to protect pump
during shipping. Upon receipt, store in a covered
and dry location.
Long Term (More than 6 months) - Rotate shaft
several times every 3 months. Store in a covered
and dry location.
HANDLING
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! WARNING
Pump and components are heavy. Failure to
properly lift and support equipment could
result in serious physical injury, or damage to
pumps.
Use care when moving pumps. Lifting equipment
must be able to adequately support the entire
assembly. Hoist bare pumps using suitable slings
under the suction and under the motor frame
(Fig. 1).
Baseplate mounted units are moved with slings
under the suction flange and baseplate (Fig. 2).
3100 IOM 1/97
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2