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Storing and transporting the
equipment
Attention!
Equipment can be damaged if stored or
transported improperly.
Close all openings with the sealing
plugs or covers supplied with the
equipment or use similar sealing
covers.
Protect the equipment against
moisture and corrosive atmospheres.
Please contact the manufacturer if the
specified transport and/or storage
requirements cannot be met.
Storing the equipment
Please observe the following items when storing
the equipment:
Make sure that the equipment is completely
disconnected.
Before storage make sure that the equipment is
dry and free from any fluid residues.
The equipment must be protected by its
packaging. The packaging must protect the
equipment from moisture and mechanical
damage.
The equipment must be stored in a horizontal
position.
Make sure that the stem of the equipment is
moved at least every two months in order to
avoid that the packing rings get stuck.
CAUTION
There is a risk of getting crushed by the
spindle.
Wear sturdy leather gloves when
working on the spindle or stem.
Make sure that no persons are in the
area of the spindle or stem.
Move the spindle slowly.
Follow all instructions given in the installation &
operating manual of the actuator.
Observe and follow all instructions given in the
installation & operating manual for the position
indicator.
Make sure that all these requirements are
always met when storing the equipment.
Please contact the manufacturer if you cannot
comply with the recommended storage
conditions.
