Viking Pump TSM280: Duralobe (Discontinued) - Manual (Page 9)

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2.0 Introduction.
2.1 General.
Duralobe
® rotary lobe pumps are manufactured by Johnson Pump (UK)
a unit of Viking Pump Inc., Cedar Falls, USA, herein after referred to as
Viking Pump.
This manual includes all the necessary information for Duralobe ®
pumps and should be read prior to beginning installation, operation or
maintenance.
Should you require any additional information regarding the Duralobe ®
pumps contact Viking Pump or their local authorized distributor, refer to
section 2.2.
When asking for assistance please provide the pump model and serial
number. This information can be obtained from the pump nameplate
which is located on the side of the pump gearbox cover, refer to section
2.6.
Should the nameplate be unreadable or missing, the pump serial
number is also stamped on either side of the rotorcase, refer to section
2.6.
If the system or product characteristics are to be changed from the
original application for which the pump was selected, Viking Pump or
their authorized distributor should be consulted to ensure the pump is
suitable for the new application.
2.2 Viking Pump Distributors.
Viking Pump distributes it’s products internationally via a network of
authorized distributors. Throughout this manual where reference is
made to Viking Pump, service and assistance will also be provided by
any Viking Pump authorized distributor for Duralobe
® pumps.
2.3
Receipt and Storage.
Upon receipt of the pump, immediately examine it for any signs of
visible damage. If any damage is noted, contact Viking Pump or your
Viking Pump distributor and clearly mark upon the carriers paperwork
that the goods have been received in a damaged condition, with a brief
description of damage.
If the pump is not required for immediate installation then it should be
stored in a clean, dry environment. It is recommended that storage
temperature should be between 14°F and 105°F.