Transportation And Storage; Inspect The Delivery; Transportation Guidelines; Storage Guidelines - Lowara VM Serie Manual De Instalación, Funcionamiento Y Mantenimiento

specifications, in relation to which conformity is
declared:
7. Notified body: -
8. Additional information: -
Signed for and on behalf of:
Xylem Service Italia S.r.l.
Montecchio Maggiore, 08.04.2016
Amedeo Valente
(Director of Engineering and
R&D)
rev.00
Lowara is a trademark of Xylem Inc. or one of its
subsidiaries.

2 Transportation and Storage

2.1 Inspect the delivery

1. Check the outside of the package.
2. Notify our distributor within eight days of the de-
livery date, if the product bears visible signs of
damage.
3. Remove the staples and open the carton.
4. Remove the securing screws or the straps from
the wooden base (if any).
5. Remove packing materials from the product.
Dispose of all packing materials in accordance
with local regulations.
6. Inspect the product to determine if any parts
have been damaged or are missing.
7. Contact the seller if anything is out of order.

2.2 Transportation guidelines

Precautions
WARNING:
• Observe accident prevention regula-
tions in force.
• Crush hazard. The unit and the com-
ponents can be heavy. Use proper
lifting methods and wear steel-toed
shoes at all times.
Check the gross weight that is indicated on the
package in order to select proper lifting equipment.
Position and fastening
The unit can be transported either horizontally or
vertically. Make sure that the unit is securely fas-
tened during transportation, and cannot roll or fall
over.
For more information about how to securely harness
the unit, see Figure 2 (page 170).

2.3 Storage guidelines

Storage location
NOTICE:
• Protect the product against humidity, dirt, heat
sources, and mechanical damage.
• The product must be stored at an ambient tem-
perature from -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to 140°F).

3 Product Description

3.1 Pump design

The pump is a multistage, non-self priming pump.
The pump can be used to pump:
• Cold water
• Warm water
Intended use
The pump is suitable for:
• Civil and industrial water distribution systems
• Irrigation (for example, agriculture and sporting
facilities)
Improper use
DANGER:
Do not use this pump to handle flamma-
ble and/or explosive liquids.
WARNING:
Improper use of the pump may create
dangerous conditions and cause person-
al injury and damage to property.
NOTICE:
Do not use this pump to handle liquids containing
abrasive, solid, or fibrous substances, toxic or corro-
sive liquids, potable liquids other than water, or liq-
uids not compatible with the pump construction ma-
terial.
An improper use of the product leads to the loss of
the warranty.
3.2 Application limits
For the maximum working pressure and the liquid
temperature intervals, see
3.3 The data plate
The data plate is a label on the pump. The data
plate lists key product specifications. For more infor-
mation, see Figure 1 (page 167).
WRAS label - Installation Requirements and
Notes (for UK market only)
A WRAS label on the pump means it is a Water
Regulations Advisory Scheme approved product.
This product is suited to be used with potable water
for human consumption. For more information, refer
to IRNs R001 and R415 in the WRAS Water Fittings
and Materials Directory (www.wras.co.uk).
IMQ or other marks (for electric pump only)
Unless otherwise specified, for products with a mark
of electrical-related safety approval, the approval re-
fers exclusively to the electrical pump.
4 Installation
Precautions
WARNING:
en - Original instructions
Table 3 (page 170)
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