Samson EB 8048-3, Mounting And Operating Instructions

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20 EB 8048-2/-3 EN
Measures for preparation
4 Measures for preparation
After receiving the shipment, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Check the scope of delivery. Compare
the shipment received against the deliv-
ery note.
2. Check the shipment for transportation
damage. Report any damage to
SAMSON and the forwarding agent
(refer to delivery note).
4.1 Unpacking
Do not remove the packaging until immedi -
ately before installing the valve into the pipe -
line.
Proceed as follows to lift and install the
valve:
1. Remove the packaging from the valve.
2. Dispose of the packaging in accordance
with the valid regulations.
Risk of valve damage due to foreign parti -
cles entering the valve.
The protective caps fitted on the valve's inlet
and outlet prevent foreign particles from en
-
tering the valve and damaging it.
Do not remove the protective caps until im
-
mediately before installing the valve into the
pipeline.
4.2 Transporting and lifting
Hazard due to suspended loads falling.
Stay clear of suspended or moving loads.
Risk of lifting equipment tipping and risk of
damage to lifting accessories due to exceed
-
ing the rated lifting capacity.
−
Only use approved lifting equipment and
accessories whose minimum lifting
capacity is higher than the weight of the
valve (including actuator, if applicable).
−
Refer to section 3.3 and the corresponding
data sheets (
u
T 8048‑2 and
u
T 8048‑3)
for the weights.
Risk of personal injury due to control valve
tipping.
−
Observe the valve's center of gravity.
−
Secure the valve against tipping over or
turning.
Risk of valve damage due to incorrectly at -
tached slings.
−
When lifting the control valve, make sure
that the slings attached to the valve body
bear the entire load.
−
Do not attach slings to the pipe elbow.
−
Do not attach load‑bearing slings to the
valve accessories.
Note
NOTICE !
DANGER !
WARNING !
WARNING !
NOTICE !