Samson 3321CT, Mounting And Operating Instructions

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EB 8115 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 appropriately
qualified to carry out such tasks.
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 valve 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 SAM-
SON 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, if re
-
quired. Refer to the transport documents
and the 'Technical data' section.
4.2 Removing the packaging
from the valve
Observe the following sequence:
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Do not open or remove the packaging
until immediately before lifting to install
the valve into the pipeline.
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Leave the control valve in its transport
container or on the pallet to transport it
on site.
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Do not remove the protective caps from
the inlet and outlet until immediately be
-
fore installing the valve into the pipeline.
They prevent foreign particles from enter
-
ing the valve.
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Dispose and recycle the packaging in ac -
cordance with the local regulations.
4.3 Transporting and lifting the
valve
Danger 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
valve (including actuator and packaging,
if applicable).
DANGER !
WARNING !