Xylem MPAI - Manual (Page 82)

Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instruction
Model MP, MPA, MPAI
MP 100-english page 78 Revision 04
Article No 771074011 Issue 11/2011
4. Transport, Handling, Storage
4.1 Transport, Handling
Check the pump / pump unit immediately upon
delivery / receipt of despatch for damage or
missing parts.
The pump / pump unit must be transported
carefully and by competent personnel. Avoid
serious impacts.
Keep the pump/pump unit in the same position in
which it was supplied from the factory. Take note
of the instructions on the packaging.
The suction and discharge side of the pump must
be closed with plugs during transport and storage.
Dispose of all packing materials in accordance
with local regulations.
Lifting devices (e.g. fork-lift truck, crane, crane
device, pulleys, sling ropes, etc.) must be
sufficiently strong and must only be used by
authorized persons.
Lifting of the pump / unit may only be performed at
stabile suspension points such as the casing,
bearing supports or frame. Figures 1a, 1b and 2
show the correct handling during transport by
crane.
pic 1a
pic 1b
pic 2
Do not stand underneath suspended loads.
Take note of the general regulations on
prevention of accidents.
The pump / pump unit must be secured against
tipping over and slipping until it has been fixed
in its final location.
Sling ropes must not be fixed to ends of shafts
or the ring loops of the motor.
Slipping out of the pump / pump unit of the
transport lifting device can cause damages to
persons and things.
4.2 Storage / Preservation
Pumps or units, which are stored over a longer period
before start-up (max. 6 months), must be protected
from moisture, vibrations and dirt (e.g. by wrapping in
oil paper or plastic). Pumps must basically be stored in
a place where they are protected from the weather,
e.g. under dry cover. During this time, all suction and
discharge branches and all other intakes and outlets
must be closed with dummy flanges or plugs.
For longer periods of storage conservation
measurements at machined surfaces and packing with
moisture protection can be necessary!
Drained pumps
Turn shaft at least 1x week (do not switch on
because of dry running).
Replace the grease in the bearings after 2 years.
If the pump jams, it can be loosened with
moderate pounding on the coupling in the axial
direction. Use a plastic hammer for this.
Preservation
On storing the pump longer than 3 month (depends on
order; also see adhesive plate on the pump):
A special preservation has been made ex works. The
product used for that must be flushed away from the
unit before the first normal operation.