Technical data

RECEIVING THE PUMP
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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 6 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) Preservative
treatment of bearings and machined surfaces will be
required. Rotate shaft several times every 3 months.
Refer to driver and coupling manufacturers for their
long term storage procedures. Store in a covered dry
location.
NOTE:’ Long term storage treatment can be
purchased with initial pump order.
HANDLING
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Pump and components are heavy. Failure to
proper/y Itft and support equipment could resutt
in serious physical injury, or damage to pumps.
Steel toed shoes must be worn at all times.
Use care when moving pumps. Liiing equipment
must be able to adequately support the entire
assembly. Hoist bare pump using a suitable sling,
under the suction flange and bearing frame.
Baseplate mounted units are moved with slings under
the pump casing and driver. Refer to figures 3A,B,C
for examoles of orooer liftina techniaues.
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Fig. 3C