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EB 8310-6 EN 4-1
Shipment and on-site transport
4 Shipment and on-site trans -
port
The work described in this section is only to
be performed by personnel qualified for the
assignment accordingly.
4.1 Accepting the delivered
goods
After receiving the shipment, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Check the scope of delivery. Check that
the specifications on the actuator
nameplate match the specifications in the
delivery note. See the 'Markings on the
device' section for nameplate details.
2. Check the shipment for transportation
damage. Report any damage to
SAMSON and the forwarding agent
(refer to delivery note).
3. Determine the weight and dimensions of
the units to be lifted and transported in
order to select the appropriate lifting
equipment and lifting accessories. Refer
to the transport documents and the 'Tech-
nical data' section.
4.2 Removing the packaging
from the actuator
Observe the following sequence:
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Do not open or remove the packaging
until immediately before mounting the
actuator.
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Leave the actuator in its transport con-
tainer or on the pallet to transport it on
site.
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Dispose and recycle the packaging in ac-
cordance with the local regulations.
4.3 Transporting and lifting the
actuator
Risk due to suspended loads falling.
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Stay clear of suspended or moving
loads.
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Close off and secure the transport paths.
Risk of lifting equipment tipping over and
risk of damage to lifting accessories due to
exceeding the rated lifting capacity.
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Only use approved lifting equipment and
accessories whose minimum lifting ca-
pacity is higher than the weight of the
actuator (including the packaging, if ap-
plicable).
Risk of actuator damage due to incorrectly
attached slings.
700 cm² actuator: the lifting eyelet/eyebolt
or swivel hoist on the top diaphragm case is
only intended for mounting and removing
the actuator as well as lifting the actuator
without the valve. The lifting eyelet/eyebolt
and the swivel hoist must not be used to ver-
tically lift the entire control valve assembly.
DANGER !
WARNING !
NOTICE !