Goulds Pumps IC - IOM - Manual (Page 11)

Transportation and Storage
Inspect the delivery
Inspect the package
1. Inspect the package for damaged or missing items upon delivery.
2. Note any damaged or missing items on the receipt and freight bill.
3. File a claim with the shipping company if anything is out of order.
If the product has been picked up at a distributor, make a claim directly to the distributor.
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 your sales representative if anything is out of order.
Transportation guidelines
Pump handling and lifting
Precautions for moving the pump
Use care when moving pumps.
WARNING:
Make sure that the pump cannot roll or fall over and injure people or damage property.
NOTICE:
Use a forklift truck with sufficient capacity to move the pallet with the pump unit on top.
Keep the pump unit in the same position in which it was shipped from the factory.
Close the suction and discharge ends of the pump with plugs for transport and storage.
Precautions for lifting the pump
WARNING:
Crush hazard. The unit and the components can be heavy. Use proper lifting methods and wear steel-toed
shoes at all times.
NOTICE:
• Make sure that the lifting equipment supports the entire assembly and is only used by authorized
personnel.
• Do not attach sling ropes to shaft ends.
Transportation and Storage
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