Transport, Storage and Disposal
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Transport, Storage and
Disposal
4.1
Unpacking and inspection on delivery
1. Unpack the fitting when received and inspect it for transport
damage.
2. Report any transport damage to the manufacturer immedi-
ately.
3. Ensure that the information on the type plate agrees with
the order/design data.
4. For immediate installation, dispose of packaging material
according to local regulations.
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For later installation, leave the fitting in the original
packaging.
4.2
Transportation
DANGER
Death or limbs crushed as a result transported items
falling over or tilting.
Do not stand under suspended loads.
Use lifting gear appropriate for the total weight to be trans-
ported. Weight specification (→ data sheet).
Attach lifting gear in accordance with the following diagram.
Fig. 3
Attach lifting gear
Lift the fitting with properly installed lifting gear and position
it at the place of installation.
4.3
Storage
NOTE
Material damage due to inappropriate storage!
Store the fitting properly.
1. Make sure the storage room meets the following condi-
tions:
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Dry
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Frost-free
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Vibration-free
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Not in direct sunlight
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Storage tempe10 °C to +60 °C
2. Store fitting in “Valve open” state, if possible in the original
packaging.
4.4
Disposal
Plastic parts can be contaminated by poisonous or radioac-
tive media to such an extent that cleaning will not be suffi-
cient.
WARNING
Risk of poisoning and environmental damage from
medium.
Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any
work on the fitting.
Before disposing of the fitting:
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Collect escaping medium and dispose separately
according to local regulations.
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Neutralize residues of medium in the fitting.
Remove plastic parts and dispose of them in accordance
with local regulations.
Dispose of fitting in accordance with local regulations.
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C 110
BA-2022.07.19 EN
300 876
