Transport; Inspection; Transport Of Flanged Units Smaller Than Dn 450; Transport Of Flanged Units Larger Than Dn 400 - ABB ProcessMaster Commissioning Instruction

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Transport

3.1

Inspection

Check the devices for possible damage that may have occurred during transport. Damages in
transit must be recorded on the transport documents. All claims for damages must be claimed
without delay against the shipper and before the installation.
3.2

Transport of flanged units smaller than DN 450

Warning – Danger of injuries due to slipping meter.
The center of gravity for the complete device may be higher than the lifting straps.
Make sure the device has not rotated or slipped unintentionally during transport. Support the
meter laterally.
For transport of flanged units smaller than DN 450 use a lifting strap. Wrap the straps around
both process connections when lifting the device. Avoid chains since these may damage the
housing.
Fig. 5: Transport of flanged units smaller than DN 450
3.3

Transport of flanged units larger than DN 400

Notice - Potential damage to device!
Use of a forklift to transport the device can bend the housing and damage the internal magnet
coils.
Flanged units may not be lifted at the middle of the housing when transporting via forklift.
Flanged units may not be lifted by the terminal box or at the middle of the housing. Use only the
eye bolts on the device to lift and install it in the pipeline.
Fig. 6: Transport of flanged units larger than DN 400
CI/FEX300/FEX500-EN FEX300, FEX500
Transport
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