4 lifting and moving the pump – Watson-Marlow Bredel 40 User Manual
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INSTALLATION
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5.4
Lifting and moving the pump
For lifting and moving the pump, it has been fitted with a
lifting point. This lifting point (A) is fitted on the upper
side of the cover. The maximum rating of the lifting point
depends on the pump model. Make sure that the total of
weight to be moved will not exceed this maximum
rating.
For the weights, refer to §
The complete hose pump, i.e. pump head, gearbox and
electric motor, must be lifted using the lifting point of the
pump head plus additional support using suitably rated
straps or slings (A). Never exceed the maximum rating
of the lifting point of the pump head.
Maximum permissible loads [N] on the pump
flange
Force
Bredel
40
Bredel
50
Bredel
65
Bredel
80
Bredel
100
F1
1000
1400
1400
2000
2000
F2
200
300
300
400
400
F3
500
700
700
1000
1000
Maximum rating of the lifting point of the pump
head
Bredel
40
Bredel
50
Bredel
65
Bredel
80
Bredel
100
200 kg
390 kg
670 kg
1020 kg
1580 kg
WARNING
If the pump is to be lifted ensure that all
standard lifting practices are adhered to
and carried out by qualified personnel only.