Section 4: Transport And Storage; General; Storage - Emerson Bettis RTS FQ Series Operating Manual

User Instructions
MAN-02-04-60-0351-EN Rev. 3

Section 4: Transport and Storage

Depending on the order, actuators may be delivered packed or unpacked. Special
packaging requirements must be specified when ordering. Please use extreme care when
removing or repackaging equipment.
CAUTION: USE APPROPRIATE LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Use soft straps to hoist the equipment; do not attach straps to the handwheel.
If the actuator is mounted on a valve, attach the straps to the valve and not to the actuator.
4.1

General

The connection compartment of RTS Compact Multi-Turn CM actuators contains 5g of
factory supplied silica gel.
CAUTION: REMOVE SILICA GEL
Please remove the silica gel before commissioning the actuator (see Section 5).
4.2

Storage

CAUTION: OBSERVE PROPER STORAGE
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It is not necessary to open the controller of the actuator for servicing batteries or
similar operations.
Transport and Storage
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 wrap
Actuators must be protected against mechanical damage
The storage temperature must be between -20°C - +40°C
Section 4: Transport and Storage
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