September 2021
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
VCIOM-01249-EN Rev. 0
Storage and Pre-Installation
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Section 2: Storage and Pre-Installation
2.2.1 General
The actuator leaves the factory in perfect condition, as guaranteed by an individual test
certificate. In order to maintain these characteristics until the actuator is installed on site,
proper procedures must be taken for preservation during the storage period.
Biffi actuators are weatherproof to IP68 for a submersion at depth of 15 meters for
90 hours. This condition can only be maintained if the units are correctly installed/
connected on site and if they have been correctly stored.
The standard plastic plugs used to close the cable entries are not weatherproof, they just
prevent the entry of undesired objects during transport.
2.2.2
Storage for a Brief Period (Less Than One Year)
2.2.2.1
Indoor Storage
Make sure that the actuators are kept in a dry place, laid on a wooden pallet and protected
from dust.
2.2.2.2
Outdoor Storage
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Make sure that the actuators are protected from the direct action of weather
agents (protection by a canvas tarp or similar cover).
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Place the actuators on a wooden pallet, or some other raised platform, so that they
are not in direct contact with the ground.
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If the actuators are supplied with standard plastic plugs, remove them from the
cable entries and replace them with weatherproof plugs.
2.2.3
Long Period Storage (More Than One Year)
2.2.3.1
Indoor Storage
In addition to the instructions at Section 2.2.2.1.
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If the actuators are supplied with standard plastic plugs, replace them with
weatherproof plugs.
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In case the actuator is provided with an lithium battery, remove it and store in dry
and clean place (see Section 11.3, Maintenance - Lithium battery change).
2.2.3.2
Outdoor Storage
In addition to the instructions at Section 2.2.2.2.
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Check the general conditions of the actuator, paying particular attention to the
terminal board, fuse enclosure and local display glass.
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In case the actuator is provided with an lithium battery, remove it and store in dry
and clean place (see Section 11.3, Maintenance - Lithium battery change).
