October 2020
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
MAN-10-04-100-0711-EN Rev. 0
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Storage and Pre-Installation
Section 3: Storage and Pre-Installation
3.2.2
Storage for a Brief Period (less than one year)
3.2.2.1
Indoor Storage
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Make sure the actuators are kept in a dry place, laid on a wooden pallet
(
not directly on the floor su
rface) and protected from dust
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In very humid environments, a moisture absorbent desiccant packet should be
introduced in the motor enclosure. (Desiccant is not included in the actuator package)
3.2.2.2
Outdoor Storage
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Make sure the actuators are protected from the direct action of weather agents
(protection by a canvas tarp or similar).
Environment temperature: - 20 °C to +65 °C (-4 ° F to 149 °F)
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Place the actuators on a wooden pallet, or some raised plat form, so that they are
not in direct contact with the ground, and protected from dust
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In very humid environments, a moisture absorbent desiccant packet should be
introduced in the motor enclosure . (Desiccant is not included in the actuator package)
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If the actuators are supplied with standard plastic plugs, remove them from the
cable entries and replace them with weather-proof plugs
3.2.3
Long Period Storage (more than one year)
3.2.3.1
Indoor Storage
In addition to the instructions at point 3.2.2.1:
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If the actuators are supplied with standard plastic plugs, replace them with
weather-proof plugs
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The coupling parts (i.e. flange, etc.) must be coated with a protective oil or
grease; (if possible, blank off the flange by a protection disk)
3.2.3.2
Outdoor Storage
In addition to point 3.2.2.2:
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If the actuators are supplied with standard plastic plugs, replace them with
weather-proof (metal) plugs
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The coupling parts (i.e. flange, etc.) must be coated with a protective oil or
grease; (if possible, blank off the flange by a protection disk)
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Check the actuator general conditions, paying particular attention to the
terminal board
