Packaging, Transport And Storage; General; Storage; Long-Term Storage - SCHIEBEL AB3 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions for actuators type AB
OM-ENGLISH-AB-V2.05-2017.06.28

2 Packaging, transport and storage

You can order the actuators to be delivered with or without packing. Special packing requirements must be
specified along with your order. Use extreme caution when unpacking or repacking the actuator.
Use soft belts for hoisting equipment. Do not attach hoisting belts to the handwheel.

2.1 General

The indicator lids of all actuators contain a minimum of 5 g of silica gel ex factory.
WARNING! Prior to start-up of the actuator (refer to Section 4, page 11) all of the silica gel
must be removed!

2.2 Storage

CAUTION
Observing the following precautions will help to avoid damage when storing actuators:
Store actuators in well-ventilated, dry premises
Protect against floor dampness by storing actuators on wooden grating, pallets, mesh boxes or shelves
Protect the actuators against dust and dirt with plastic foil
Actuators must be protected against mechanical damage. It is not necessary to open the controller of
the actuator for servicing batteries or similar operations.
The storage temperature must be between -20 C bis +40 C

2.3 Long-term Storage

CAUTION: If you intend to store the actuator for over 6 months, follow additionally the instruc-
tions below:
CAUTION: The silica gel in the connection compartment must be replaced after 6 months of storage
(from date of delivery from SCHIEBEL's factory in Vienna)
After replacing the silica gel, brush with glycerine the connection cover seal. Then, carefully close again
the connection compartment
Coat screw heads and bare spots with neutral grease or long-term corrosion protection
Wrap the motor (especially the brake motor) with oiled paper.
Renovate damaged paintwork arising from transport, improper storage, or mechanical influences.
CAUTION: For explosionproof actuators it is not allowed to overlacquer the actuator extensive.
According to the standard, to avoid elecrostatical charge, the maximal thickness of the varnish
is limited with 200 m.
Every 6 months. all measures and precautions for long term storage must be checked for effectiveness
and corrosion protection and silica gel renewed.
Failure to follow the above instructions may lead to condensation which can damage to the
actuator.
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