CAUTION
Check machine for transport damage. Report transport damage
immediately to the manufacturer.
Side channel blowers individually packed in cardboard boxes can
be carried by hand.
Packed on a pallet the side channel blower is to be transported
with a forklift.
U n p a c k i n g
In case the side channel blower is packed in a cardboard box with
inflated cushions:
• Remove the inflated cushions from the box.
In case the side channel blower is in a cardboard box cushioned
with rolled corrugated cardboard:
• Remove the corrugated cardboard from the box.
In case the side channel blower is laid in foam:
• Remove the foam.
In case the side channel blower is bolted to a pallet or a base
plate:
• Remove the bolting between the side channel blower and the
pallet/base plate.
In case the side channel blower is fastened to the pallet by means
of tightening straps:
• Remove the tightening straps.
CAUTION!
Before connecting pipes and hoses, remove the transport
protection of connection openings.
CAUTION!
For multi-stage and multi-flow machines, the factory fitted
metal cover must not be removed!
T r a n s po r t w i t h o u t p a c k a gi n g
In case the side channel blower weighs less than 20 kg and comes
without eyebolts for the attachment of lifting gear:
• Grasp the side channel blower with both hands.
If the side channel blower is located on the
compressor cover, it must be brought to a
horizontal position before transport.
• Put a lifting strap around the
compressor (see picture),
• Lift until the lifting strap is taut,
• carefully tilt the compressor
on its foot.
WARNING! Check the lifting capacity of the lifting straps!
In case the side channel blower comes with eyebolts for the at-
tachment of lifting gear:
• Attach lifting gear securely to the
eyebolt on the cylinder,
• Attach the lifting gear to a crane
hook with safety latch,
• Lift the side channel blower with a
crane.
Storage
• Make sure that the gas inlet / suction connection and the gas
discharge / pressure connection are closed (leave the provided
plugs in).
• Store the side channel blower
- if possible in original packaging,
- indoors, ambient temperature T=0...40 °C,
- inside temperature app. >10 °C higher than outside temp.,
- well ventilated, no corrosives,
- dry, relative humidity < 60 %, non-condensing,
- dust free and
- vibration free.
Side channel blowers shall stay in their original packaging and must
be covered properly.
Side channel blowers can be stored for max. 5 years under such
"favorable ambient" conditions.
NOTE!
If the storage period or non-use period of 5 years is exceeded,
the ball bearings and radial shaft seals must be replaced and
regreased before recommissioning.
In case of adverse ambient conditions (e.g. aggressive atmos-
phere, frequent temperature changes) conserve the side channel
blower immediately.
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