Transport And Storage; Inspection; Transport; Storing The Device - ABB ProcessMaster FEP611 Operating Instructions Manual

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Transport and storage

4.1

Inspection

Check the devices immediately after unpacking for possible
damage that may have occurred from improper transport.
Details of any damage that has occurred in transit must be
recorded on the transport documents.
All claims for damages must be submitted to the shipper
without delay and before installation.
4.2

Transport

DANGER
Life-threatening danger due to suspended loads.
In the case of suspended loads, a danger of the load falling
exists.
Remaining under suspended loads is prohibited.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to device slipping.
The device's center of gravity may be higher than the
harness suspension points.
— Make sure that the device does not slip or turn during
transport.
— Support the device laterally during transport.
NOTE
Potential damage to device!
The protection plates or protective caps installed on the
process connections of devices lined with PTFE / PFA must
not be removed until just before installation.
To prevent possible leakage, make sure that the liner on the
flange is not cut or damaged
Fig. 7: Transport instructions - ≤ DN 450
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Flange devices ≤ DN 450
— Carrying straps must be used to transport flange designs
smaller than DN 450
— Wrap the straps around both process connections when
lifting the device
— Chains should not be used, since these may damage the
housing.
Flange devices > DN 450
Fig. 8: Transport instructions - > DN 450
— Using a forklift to transport flange device can bend the
housing.
— Flange devices must not be lifted by the center of the
housing when using a forklift for transport.
— Flange devices must not be lifted by the terminal box or by
the center of the housing.
— Only the transport lugs fitted to the device can be used to
lift the device and insert it into the piping.
4.3

Storing the device

Bear the following points in mind when storing devices:
— Store the device in its original packaging in a dry and
dust-free location.
— Observe the permitted ambient conditions for transport
and storage.
— Avoid storing the device in direct sunlight.
— In principle, the devices may be stored for an unlimited
period. However, the warranty conditions stipulated in the
order confirmation of the supplier apply.
Storage temperature range
-30 ... 70 °C (-22 ... 158 °F)
The ambient conditions for the transport and storage of the
device correspond to the ambient conditions for operation of
the device.
Adhere to the device data sheet!
4.4

Returning devices

For the return of devices, follow the instructions in the chapter
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"Returning devices" on page 76.
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