Section 2: Installation
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Storage
If the actuator needs storage, before installation follow these steps:
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If the storage is long-term or outdoor:
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Positioning by chains and by slings
Point of support
Don't lay the actuator on tie-rods of cylinder
Don't lay the actuator on accessories
(manual handpump, manual jackscrew, pneumatic control group etc.)
Place it on a wood surface in order not to deteriorate the area of valve coupling.
Make sure that plastic plugs are present on the hydraulic and electrical
connections (if present).
Check that the protection of the control system and of the limit switch box (if any)
are properly closed.
Keep the actuator protected from direct weather conditions.
Replace plastic plugs of hydraulic and electrical connections (if any) with metal
plugs that guarantee perfect tightness.
Coat with oil, grease or protection disc, the valve coupling area.
Periodically operate the actuator, refer to Section 3.3.
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