Richter MNK Series - Manual (Page 9)

Series MNK 200-150-315
Page 9
9230-053-en Revision 12
TM 8195 Edition 03/2011
3 Transport and storage
The pump or the unit must be transported
properly. Ensure that during transport the
pump/unit remains in the horizontal position
and does not slip out of the transport
suspension points.
A pump or the motor can be suspended from the
crane hook lug 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.
Do not attach the slinging ropes to free shaft ends or
to the ring bolt of the motor.
Fig. 1
Directly after receipt of the goods, check the
consignment for completeness and any in-transit
damage.
Do not install damaged pumps in the plant.
When unpacking magnetic drives as single
parts, the relevant notes in Section 7.5.2
must be observed.
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 not exceed.
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 methods 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.