4 Measures for preparation
After receiving the shipment, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Check the scope of delivery. Compare
the shipment received with the delivery
note.
2. Check the shipment for transportation
damage. Report any damage to SAM-
SON and the forwarding agent (refer to
delivery note).
4.1 Unpacking
NOTICE
!
Risk of regulator damage due to foreign par-
ticles 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.
Note
Do not remove the packaging until immedi-
ately before installation.
Proceed as follows to lift and install the de-
vice:
1. Remove the packaging from the device.
2. Dispose of the packaging in accordance
with the valid regulations.
EB 3128 EN
Measures for preparation
4.2 Transporting and lifting
Due to the low service weight, lifting equip-
ment is not required to lift and transport the
regulator (e.g. to install it into the pipeline).
Transport instructions
− Protect the device against external influ-
ences (e.g. impact).
− Do not damage the corrosion protection
(paint, surface coatings). Repair any
damage immediately.
− Protect the device against moisture and
dirt.
− Observe the permissible ambient tem-
peratures (see section 3.1).
4.3 Storage
NOTICE
!
Risk of regulator damage due to improper
storage.
− Observe storage instructions.
− Avoid long storage times.
− Contact SAMSON in case of different stor-
age conditions or long storage periods.
Note
We recommend regularly checking the de-
vice and the prevailing storage conditions
during long storage periods.
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