Goulds Pumps 3796 i-FRAME - IOM - Manual (Page 19)

Transportation and Storage
Pump handling
WARNING:
• Make sure that the pump cannot roll or fall over and injure people or damage property.
• These pumps might use carbon or ceramic silicon carbide components. Do not drop the pump or
subject it to shock loads as this can damage the internal ceramic components.
NOTICE: Use a forklift truck or an overhead crane with sufficient capacity to move the pallet with the
pump unit on top. Failure to do so can result in equipment damage.
Lifting methods
WARNING:
• Assembled units and their components are heavy. Failure to properly lift and support this equipment
can result in serious physical injury and/or equipment damage. Lift equipment only at the specifically
identified lifting points. Lifting devices such as eyebolts, slings, and spreaders must be rated, selected,
and used for the entire load being lifted.
• Crush hazard. The unit and the components can be heavy. Use proper lifting methods and wear steel-
toed shoes at all times.
• Do not attach sling ropes to shaft ends.
Table 1: Methods
Pump type Lifting method
A bare pump without lifting
handles
Use a suitable sling attached properly to solid points like the casing, the
flanges, or the frames.
A bare pump with lifting handles Lift the pump by the handles.
A base-mounted pump
Use slings under the pump casing and the drive unit, or under the base
rails.
Mounted on top of a Polyshield
ANSI Combo
See separate information regarding the Polyshield ANSI Combo.
Examples
Figure 1: Example of a proper lifting method
Transportation and Storage
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