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3. storaGe anD
Pre-installation
3.1 CheCKs to be Carried out When the
aCtuator is reCeiVed
iMportant
Not performing the following procedures will
invalidate the product guarantee.
first of all check if the data on the nameplate
(model, serial number, nominal torque,
nominal voltage range, protection degree,
operating speed range, protection class, etc.)
correspond to the expected product data.
if the actuator is received already assembled
onto the valve, the setting of the mechanical
stops and of the electric end-of-travel should
have been already done during actuator
assembly onto the valve. an additional check
is anyway recommended to verify that all
the requested settings have been completed
as indicated in the present instruction and
operating Manual.
if the actuator is received separately from the
valve, the setting of the mechanical stops and
of the electric end-of-travel must be checked
and, if necessary, carried out while assembling
the actuator onto the valve. in any case, all the
setting operations described in this instruction
and operating Manual must be carried out.
check that the actuator was not damaged
during transport: in particular, inspect the
local position indicator area glass. if necessary,
repair all damages to the paint-coat, etc.
check that the fitted accessories comply with
those listed in the order acknowledgement and
the delivery note.
3.2 storage proCedure
3.2.1 general
the actuators leave the factory in perfect
working conditions and with an excellent finish,
in order to maintain these characteristics until
the actuator is installed on site, it is necessary
to observe a few rules and take appropriate
measures during the storage period.
the basic version of ePi-2 actuators is
weatherproof to IP66/68. This condition can
only be maintained if the units are correctly
installed and connected on site, and if they
were previously correctly stored. the standard
plastic plugs used to close the cable entries are
not weatherproof, they just prevent the entry of
undesired objects during transport.
Pentair cannot accept responsibility for
deterioration caused on site when the covers
are removed.
3.2.2 storage for a brief period (less than
one year)
3.2.2.1 indoor storage
• Make sure the actuators are kept in a dry
place, laid on a wooden pallet (not directly on
the floor surface) and protected from dust
• In very humid environments, a moisture
absorbent desiccant packet should be
introduced in the motor enclosure. (Desiccant
is not included in the actuator package)
3.2.2.2 outdoor storage
• Make sure the actuators are protected from
the direct action of weather agents (protection
by a canvas tarp or similar). environment
temperature: -20°c to +65°c (-4°f to 149°f)
• Place the actuators on a wooden pallet, or
some raised platform, so that they are not in
direct contact with the ground, and protected
from dust
• In very humid environments, a moisture
absorbent desiccant packet should be
introduced in the motor enclosure. (Desiccant
is not included in the actuator package)
• If the actuators are supplied with standard
plastic plugs, remove them from the cable
entries and replace them with weatherproof
plugs
iMportant
The actuator handwheel is removed for transport.
If the actuator must be shipped fully assembled,
please make sure the handwheel is packed
securely to avoid all possible damage.
3.2.3 Long period storage (more than
one year)
3.2.3.1 indoor storage
in addition to the instructions at point 3.2.2.1:
• If the actuators are supplied with standard
plastic plugs, replace them with weatherproof
plugs
• The coupling parts (i.e. flange, etc.) must
be coated with a protective oil or grease;
(if possible, blank off the flange by a
protection disk)
3.2.3.2 outdoor storage
in addition to point 3.2.2.2:
• If the actuators are supplied with standard
plastic plugs, replace them with weatherproof
(metal) plugs
• The coupling parts (i.e. flange, etc.) must
be coated with a protective oil or grease;
(if possible, blank off the flange by a
protection disk)
• Check the actuator general conditions, paying
particular attention to the terminal board
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ePi-2 quarter-turn electric actuator
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