Storing The Valve - Samson 3241-1-Gas Mounting And Operating Instructions

Shipment and on-site transport
− Do not leave loads suspended when in‑
terrupting work for longer periods of
time.
− Make sure that the axis of the pipeline is
always horizontal during lifting and the
axis of the plug stem is always vertical.
− Make sure that the additional sling be‑
tween the lashing point on the actuator
and rigging equipment (hook, shackle
etc.) does not bear any load when lifting
actuators with an actuator area of
700 cm² or larger. The sling only protects
the control valve from tilting while being
lifted. Before lifting the control valve,
tighten the sling.
− Make sure that the sling around the
strainer is long enough and that the load
that it bears is not too heavy. The sling
must not bend the strainer upwards and
not place strain on the flanged joint. At‑
tach one sling to each flange of the body
and to the rigging equipment of the
crane or forklift (see Fig. 4‑1).
Lifting the control valve
1. Attach one sling to each flange of the
body and to the rigging equipment (e.g.
hook) of the crane or forklift (see
Fig. 4‑1).
2. 700 cm² actuator area and larger: at‑
tach another sling to the lashing point on
the actuator and to the rigging equip‑
ment.
3. Attach another sling to the flange of the
strainer.
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4. Carefully lift the control valve. Check
whether the lifting equipment and acces‑
sories can bear the weight.
5. Move the control valve at an even pace
to the site of installation.
6. Install the valve into the pipeline (see the
'Installation' section).
7. After installation in the pipeline, check
whether the flanges are bolted tight and
the valve in the pipeline holds.
8. Remove slings.

4.4 Storing the valve

NOTICE
!
Risk of valve damage due to improper stor-
age.
Î Observe the storage instructions.
Î Avoid long storage times.
Î Contact SAMSON in case of different
storage conditions or long storage peri-
ods.
Note
We recommend regularly checking the con-
trol valve and the prevailing storage condi-
tions during long storage periods.
Storage instructions
− Protect the control valve against external
influences (e.g. impact).
− Secure the valve in the stored position
against slipping or tipping over.
EB 8020 EN