5.2 Transporting the heat pump

Make sure that the heat pump cannot tip over during transport or lifting. The Taurus Inverter Pro heat pump weighs 876 kg and Taurus 80/110 EVI heat pump weighs 700 kg.
When transporting or lifting the Taurus Inverter Pro heat pump, take into account that the pump is rear-heavy.
Figure 1. Centre of gravity – Taurus Inverter Pro heat pump
Figure 2. Centre of gravity – Taurus 80/110 EVI heat pump

Whenever possible, use a pallet truck or similar to transport the heat pump all the way to the installation site. The heat pump can also be moved by a crane, using two slings or straps suitable for the transport weight. Place a guard in the corners between the strap and the heat pump. You can use a double or triple corrugated board, for example, to prevent the straps from damaging the paintwork of the heat pump.

Figure 3. Lifting with slings

Remove the heat pump housing panels for the duration of transport if it takes place in confined spaces. You can also tilt the heat pump temporarily up to 45°, but it must not be left in a tilted position for a long period of time, not even during transportation. If the heat pump has been tilted, it must be left in the vertical position for at least two hours before starting up to ensure that the lubricating oil in the compressor flows into the right place.