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Transport and storage
4.1
Storage conditions
Valves or spare parts should be stored in a dry place, free of vibrations and dust,
and protected from light. To avoid damage, leave the components in their original
packaging if possible.
If, during transport or storage, the valve is going to be exposed to temperatures ≤
0 °C, it must be dried beforehand and suitable measures must be taken to protect
it from damage.
Hint!
We recommend that the valve should be stored at a temperature of ≥ 5
°C for a period of 24 hours prior to any handling (disassembling the
housings / activation of actuators) so that any ice crystals formed by
condensation water can melt.
4.2
Transport
For transport, the following principles apply:
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Only use suitable lifting gear and slings for transporting the package units/
valves.
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Observe the pictograms on the package.
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Handle valves with care to avoid damage caused by impact or careless
loading and unloading. The outside synthetic materials are susceptible to
breaking.
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Control tops must be protected from animal and vegetable fats.
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Only allow qualified staff to transport the valve.
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Movable parts must be properly secured.
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Only use approved, fully functional load lifting devices and lifting accessories
which are suitable for the intended purpose. Observe the maximum load-
bearing capacities.
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Secure the valve against slipping. Take the weight of the valve into account
and the position of the point of gravity.
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Under no circumstances should anyone stand under a suspended load.
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Take care when transporting the valve. Do not grip sensitive parts of the unit
to lift or push the unit or to support yourself. Avoid putting the unit down with a
jerk.
4.2.1
Scope of supply
After taking delivery of the component, check if
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the details on the type plate correspond to the data in the order and delivery
documents,
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the equipment is complete and all components are in good order.
Transport and storage
Storage conditions
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