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4 Shipment and on-site trans-
port
The work described in this chapter is to be
performed only 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 regulator name-
plate match the specifications in the de-
livery note. See the 'Markings on the de-
vice' chapter for nameplate details.
2. Check the shipment for transportation
damage. Report any damage to SAM-
SON and the forwarding agent (refer to
delivery note).
4.2 Removing the packaging
from the regulator
The tested regulator is delivered as an as-
sembled unit.
Proceed as follows to lift and install the regu-
lator:
Î Do not open or remove the packaging
until immediately before lifting to install
the regulator into the pipeline.
Î Leave the regulator components in its
transport container or on the pallet to
transport it on site.
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Shipment and on-site transport
Î Do not remove the protective caps from
the inlet and outlet until immediately be-
fore installing the regulator with flanges
into the pipeline. They prevent foreign
particles from entering the valve.
Î Dispose and recycle the packaging in ac-
cordance with the local regulations.
4.3 Transporting and lifting the
regulator
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
Î Protect the regulator against external in-
fluences (e.g. impact).
Î Do not damage the corrosion protection
(paint, surface coatings). Repair any
damage immediately.
Î Protect the regulator against moisture
and dirt.
Î Protect the piping and any mounted
valve accessories against damage.
Î The permissible ambient temperature of
standard regulators is 5 to +65 °C.
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