Preliminary Inspection; General Information; Packaging Contents; Storage And Handling - FPS VR Serie Manuel D'installation Et D'utilisation

2. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

2.1 General Information

The pumps are supplied in their original packing, in which they should remain until the time of installation. Check
that the packing is free from damage. If the product appears to be damaged, inform the retailer immediately. Take
care not to bend the pump when removing the packing. This may cause misalignment or damage to the pump itself.
The pump should not be exposed to unnecessary shocks or impact.

2.2 Packaging Contents

The packaging contains the product installation manual. In the case of a pump and motor assembly, the packaging
also contains the motor manual.

3. STORAGE AND HANDLING

3.1 Storage

Storage temperature: from 23 °F to 104 °F (-5 °C to +40 °C)
The pump and the motor must be kept in a dry, sheltered place, away from heat sources, dirt, and vibrations. If the
pump has not been packed, it should be kept in storage vertically to prevent any misalignment.

3.2 Handling

WARNING: Please observe the current accident prevention standards. Risk of crushing. The pump may
be heavy. Use suitable lifting methods and always wear personal protection equipment.
Before handling the product, check its weight to identify suitable lifting equipment.
WARNING: The eyebolts supplied with the motors should not be used to handle the whole assembled
pump and motor (Fig.1-D).
For handling a pump with a motor of up to 5.5 hp (4kW), use the belts wound around the pump head, taking special
care not to damage the side coupling covers in Fig.1-A. For pumps with a motor equal to or over 7.5 hp (5.5 kW),
use belts or chains attached to the lifting eyes on the motor flange as shown in Fig.1-B.
WARNING: There is a risk that the pump may overturn during handling; make sure that the pump remains
in a stable position during handling.
If there is no motor, use a belt wound around the pump head, paying particular attention not to damage the side
coupling covers (Fig.1-E), or the lifting eyes on the motor flange as shown in Figure 1-F, if present. The eyebolts on
the motor of the pumps must be used exclusively to handle the motor alone (Fig. 1-C). Extract the pump from the
packaging and check that it is in good condition. Check also that the nameplate data corresponds to those required.
For any defects, contact the supplier immediately, reporting the nature of the same.
4. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

4.1 General Description

This product is a non-self-priming vertical multi-stage pump, which can be combined with normalized IEC and
NEMA electric motors. The pump is suitable for pumping hot or cold water. The metal materials in contact with the
liquid in the standard versions are:
• Stainless steel in models VR 3/5/9/15/20
• Stainless steel and cast iron in the models VR 30/45/65/95
Versions completely in stainless steel are available for the models VR 30/45/65/95. If only the pump has been
purchased, please refer to the technical specifications for choosing the correct motor size.
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