Flowserve VTP Wet Pit - Manual (Page 10)

VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS (VTPS) CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS ENGLISH 71569224 – 10-13
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2 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
Consignment receipt and unpacking 2.1
Immediately after receipt of the equipment it must be
checked against the delivery and shipping
documents for its completeness and that there has
been no damage in transportation. Any shortage and
or damage must be reported immediately to
Flowserve and received in writing within one month
of receipt of the equipment. Later claims cannot be
accepted.
Check any crates, boxes and wrappings for any
accessories or spare parts which may be packed
separately with the equipment or attached to side
walls of the box or equipment.
Each product has a unique serial number. Check that
this number corresponds with that advised and
always quote this number in correspondence as well
as when ordering spare parts or further accessories.
Handling 2.2
Boxes, crates, pallets or cartons may be unloaded
using fork lift vehicles or slings dependent on their
size and construction.
Lifting 2.3
Equipment in excess of 25Kg (55lbs) should be
lifted by mechanical means. Fully trained personnel
must carry out lifting, in accordance with local
regulations.
Before lifting the driver alone, refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Lifting of W-type cast discharge head 2.3.1
(head only-pump not attached)
Lift the unassembled cast discharge heads (pump
not attached) by installing eyebolts as shown using
the flange mounting holes. Lower the head over
shaft into place.
PIN
EYE BOLTS
CAST HEAD
UNASSEMBLED
Do not use the lifting pins at the base
of the discharge head while lifting unassembled cast
discharge heads unless the discharge head is
secured by slings to prevent overturning. Never lift
the completely assembled pump with eyebolts
through this flange.
Lifting of type-W cast discharge head with 2.3.2
pump attached
Cast discharge heads with pump attached are
recommended to be lifted by using pins suitable with
that head size (refer to the table shown). The slings
are attached as shown maintaining minimum length
of the sling from the shaft end as shown in the detail.
PIN
CAST HEAD
WITH PUMP
ATTACHED
305 mm (12 in.) MIN.
" L "
Cast heads with discharge size mm (in.)
100
(4)
150
(6)
200
(8)
250
(10)
300
(12)
Pin
Dia.
25
(1)
32
(1.25)
32
(1.25)
32
(1.25)
38
(1.5)
L
1220
(48)
1370
(54)
1370
(54)
1520
(60)
1520
(60)
“L” is approximate length
Lifting of fabricated discharge heads with 2.3.3
or without the pump
If the pump is supplied with a fabricated discharge
head use 2 point or 3 point method of lifting as shown
in the details provided in 2.3.3.1 & 2.3.3.2. This
method is applicable to the lifting of discharge heads
with or without the pump.