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4 Shipment and on-site trans-
port
The work described in this section is only to
be performed by personnel appropriately
qualified to carry out such tasks.
4.1 Accepting the delivered
goods
After receiving the shipment, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Check the scope of delivery. Check that
the specifications on the silencer match
the specifications in the delivery note.
See the 'Markings on the device' section
for the inscriptions on the device.
2. Check the shipment for transportation
damage. Report any damage to
SAMSON and the forwarding agent
(refer to delivery note).
3. Determine the weight and dimensions of
the units to be lifted and transported in
order to select the appropriate lifting
equipment and lifting accessories, if re-
quired (see transport documents).
4.2 Removing the packaging
from the silencer
Observe the following sequence:
Î Do not open or remove the packaging
until immediately before lifting to install
the silencer into the pipeline.
Î Leave the silencer in its transport contain-
er or on the pallet to transport it on site.
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Shipment and on-site transport
Î Dispose and recycle the packaging in ac-
cordance with the local regulations.
4.3 Transporting and lifting the
silencer
DANGER
!
Danger due to suspended loads falling.
Î Stay clear of suspended or moving
loads.
Î Close off and secure the transport paths.
WARNING
!
Risk of lifting equipment tipping over and
risk of damage to lifting accessories due to
exceeding the rated lifting capacity.
Î Only use approved lifting equipment and
accessories whose minimum lifting ca-
pacity is higher than the weight of the si-
lencer (including the packaging, if appli-
cable).
WARNING
!
Risk of personal injury due to incorrect
attachment of slings and their slipping as a
result.
Î Use the lifting eyelet/eyebolt to attach
the sling to the silencer.
Î Use a hook with safety latch (see
Fig. 4‑1) to secure the slings from slip-
ping off the hook during lifting and
transporting.
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