Richter RMA Series - Manual (Page 9)

Series RMA
Page 9
9475-050-en Revision 12
TM 7978 Edition 08/2010
3 Transport, storage and disposal
The pump or the unit must be transported properly. It
must be ensured that during transport the pump/unit
remains in the horizontal position and does not slip
out of the transport suspension points.
A pump or motor can be suspended from the ring bolt
provided for this purpose.
The suspension points are not suitable for
transporting a complete unit, i.e. pump with base
plate and motor.
In this case, the slinging points for the ropes on the
base plate are to be used. See Fig. 1.
The slinging ropes must not be attached to free shaft
ends or to the ring bolt of the motor.
Fig. 1
Directly after receipt of the goods, the
consignment must be checked for completeness
and any in-transit damage.
Damaged pumps must not be installed in the plant.
When unpacking magnetic drives as single
parts, the relevant notes in Section 7.5.2
must be observed.
Handle goods carefully to prevent damage.
Flange covers serve as protection during transport
and must not be removed.
If the unit is not installed immediately after delivery, it
must be put into proper storage.
The product should be stored in a dry and vibration-
free, well ventilated room at as constant a
temperature as possible.
Elastomers are to be protected against UV light.
In general, a storage period of 10 years should not be
exceeded. An admissible storage period of 4 years
applies to elastomers made of NBR.
If magnetic drives are stored as single parts, the
relevant notes in Section 7.5.2 are to be observed.
In the case of prolonged storage conservation agents
on machined component surfaces and packing with a
desiccant may be necessary.
3.1 Return consignments
Pumps which have conveyed aggressive or toxic
media must be well flushed and cleaned before being
returned to the manufacturer's works.
It is imperative to enclose a safety information
sheet / general safety certificate on the field of
application with the return consignment.
Pre-printed forms are enclosed with the installation
and operating manual.
Safety precautions and decontamination measures
are to be mentioned.
3.2 Disposal
Parts of the pump may be contaminated with medium
which is detrimental to health and the environment
and therefore cleaning is not sufficient.
Risk of personal injury and damage to the
environment due to the medium or oil!
Wear protective clothing when work is performed
on the pump.
Prior to the disposal of the pump:
Collect any medium, oil etc. which has
escaped and dispose of it in accordance with
the local regulations.
Neutralise any medium residues in the pump.
Separate pump materials (plastics, metals etc.)
and dispose of them in accordance with the local
regulations.