Keeping the World Flowing
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Only trained and experienced personnel should
handle/lift the actuator.
The actuator is supplied packed on pallets suitable for normal
handling.
Handle the actuator with care. Never stack pallets.
7.1
Lifting Recommendations
• The lifting device and the sling must be suitably rated
for the actuator weight and dimensions
• Do not use damaged sling(s)
• The sling must not be shortened with knots or bolts or
any other makeshift device
• For lifting purposes, use only suitable lifting tools
• Do not drill holes, weld eye bolts or add any other type
of lifting device on the actuator external surface
• Do not lift the actuator and valve combination with the
actuator lifting lugs
• Every assembly must be estimated separately for a safe
and correct lifting
• Avoid pulls or abrupt movements during lifting.
Avoid pushing the load
• During lifting operations, do not handle the slings
and/or the actuator
Do not step underneath suspended load.
7.2 Lifting Instructions
Note: Indication of weight, centre of gravity,
lifting points are reported within specific project
documentation.
For non-horizontal actuator orientation, please consult
project specific documentation before lifting.
• Prior to lifting the actuator, remove electrical power and
vent all pressure vessels (if present)
• In case of Single-acting actuator, hook the double chain
slings on the lifting lugs, as shown in Fig 7.1.
• In case of double-acting actuator, hook a double chain
sling on the lifting lug on the pneumatic cylinder and a
textile sling on the centre body closure flange as shown
in Fig 7.2.
The actuator must remain horizontal; balance the load
.
• Angle
β
must be between 0° and 45° as shown below.
Direction
of Pull
Fig 7.1
Lifting (single-acting actuator up to size 161)
7.0 Handling & Lifting
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