Samson 3321CT, Mounting And Operating Instructions

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EB 8115 EN 4-3
Shipment and on-site transport
ping off the hook during lifting and
transporting.
− Secure slings against slipping.
− Make sure the slings can be removed
from the valve once it has been installed
into the pipeline.
− Prevent the control valve from tilting or
tipping over.
− Do not leave loads suspended when in -
terrupting work for longer periods of
time.
− Make sure that the axis of the pipeline is
always horizontal during lifting and the
axis of the plug stem is always vertical.
Lifting the control valve
1. Attach one sling to each flange of the
body and to the rigging equipment (e.g.
hook) of the crane or forklift (see
Fig. 4-3).
2. Carefully guide two slings around the ac-
tuator. Secure the slings against slipping
by using a connector.
3. Carefully lift the control valve. Check
whether the lifting equipment and acces -
sories can bear the weight.
4. Move the control valve at an even pace
to the site of installation.
5. Install the valve into the pipeline (see the
'Installation' section).
6. After installation in the pipeline, check
whether the flanges are bolted tight and
the valve in the pipeline holds.
7. Remove slings.
Fig. 4-3: Lifting points on the control valve
4.4 Storing the valve
Risk of valve damage due to improper stor-
age.
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Observe the storage instructions.
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Avoid long storage times.
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Contact SAMSON in case of different
storage conditions or longer storage
times.
We recommend regularly checking the con -
trol valve and the prevailing storage condi -
tions during long storage periods.
NOTICE
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Note