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SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 UNPACKING
Pumps are shipped f.o.b. factory or representative warehouse and the title passes to the customer when the
carrier signs for receipt of the pump. In the event that damages occur during shipment, it is the responsibility of
the customer to notify the carrier immediately and to le a damage claim. Carefully examine the shipping crate
upon receipt from the carrier to be sure there is no obvious damage to the contents. Open the crate carefully
so accessory items fastened to the inside of the crate will not be damaged or lost. Examine all material inside
the crate and check against packing list to be sure that all items are accounted for and intact.
2.2 STORAGE
Short Term Storage (Less than 6 Months)
It is preferable to store the material under a shelter in its original package to protect it from adverse weather
conditions. In condensing atmospheres follow the long term storage procedure.
Long Term Storage (Longer than 6 Months)
The primary consideration in storage of pump equipment is to prevent corrosion of external and internal components.
This corrosion is caused by natural circulation of air as temperature of the surroundings change from day to night, day to
day, and from season to season. It is not practical to prevent this circulation which carries water vapor and other corrosive
gasses, so it is necessary to protect internal and external surfaces from their effects to the greatest extent possible.
When the instructions given in this section are completed, the equipment is to be stored in a shelter; protected
from direct exposure to weather. The prepared equipment should be covered with a plastic sheet or a
tarpaulin, but in a manner which will allow air circulation and prevent capture of moisture. Equipment should
be stored 12 inches or more above the ground.
If equipment is to be shipped directly from the factory into long term storage, contact the factory to arrange for
factory preparation.
Pump Drive
1. Remove motor and ood the gearbox compartment (ltem 2 in Figure 1-1) with a high grade lubricating
oil/rust preventative such as Mobile Oil Corporation product Mobilarma 524. Fill the compartment com-
pletely to minimize air space and water vapor condensation. After storage, drain this material and rell
the equipment with the recommended lubricant for equipment commissioning.
2. Brush all unpainted metal surfaces with multipurpose grease (NLGI grade 2 or 3). Store these
unattached.
Electrical Equipment
1. Motors should be prepared in the manner prescribed by their manufacturer. If information is not
available, dismount and store motors as indicated in step 3 below.
2. Dismount electrical equipment (including motors) from the pump.
3. For all electrical equipment, place packets of Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VPCI) inside of the enclosure,
then place the entire enclosure, with additional packets, inside a plastic bag. Seal the bag tightly.
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