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4-2 EB 8310-6 EN
Shipment and on-site transport
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Do not attach load-bearing slings to the
handwheel or travel stop.
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Observe lifting instructions (see sec-
tion 4.3.2).
Our after-sales service can provide more de-
tailed transport and lifting instructions on re-
quest.
4.3.1 Transporting the actu -
ator
The actuator can be transported using lifting
equipment (e.g. crane or forklift).
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Leave the actuator in its transport con-
tainer or on the pallet to transport it.
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Observe the transport instructions.
Transport instructions
− Protect the actuator against external in-
fluences (e.g. impact).
− Do not damage the corrosion protection
(paint, surface coatings). Repair any
damage immediately.
− Protect the actuator against moisture and
dirt.
− Observe permissible temperatures (see
'Technical data' in the 'Design and prin-
ciple of operation' section).
4.3.2 Lifting the actuator
To mount large actuators onto the valve, use
lifting equipment (e.g. crane or forklift) to lift
it. See 'Accessories' in the 'Design and prin-
ciple of operation' section for fixture for lift-
ing.
Lifting instructions
− Use a hook with safety latch (see
Fig. 4-5) to secure the slings from slip-
ping during lifting and transporting.
− Secure slings on the object to be trans-
ported against slipping.
− Make sure the slings can be removed
from the actuator once it has been
mounted on the valve.
− Prevent the actuator from tilting or tip-
ping.
− Do not leave loads suspended when in-
terrupting work for longer periods of
time.
a) Lifting the actuator (without
valve)
1. 700 cm² actuator: open the eyebolt cov-
er by lightly pressing the side clips (see
Fig. 4-3 and Fig. 4-4).
2. 700 cm² actuator: attach a sling to the
lifting eyelet/eyebolt or swivel hoist of
the actuator and to the rigging equip-
ment (e.g. hook) of the crane or forklift
(see Fig. 4-5).
3. Carefully lift the actuator. Check whether
the lifting equipment and accessories can
bear the weight.
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