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Section 2: Installation
September 2020
2.4.3
Figure 4
CAUTION
!
Never lift the actuator with a valve attached. Always handle actuator/valve assemblies by
attaching lifting equipment to the valve only.
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2.4.2.2 Horizontal Pipeline Vertical Stem
The G3-Series actuator mounting on a horizontal pipeline with a
horizontal valve stem should be supported on the ends of the drive
module. A strap may be attached to the stabilization tab on the spring
module to balance the unit while lifting. The weight of the actuator
must be supported at the drive module, not the stabilization tab. Be
sure to use appropriately rated crane/hoist and straps/chains to raise
and lower the actuator. See Figure 2 above.
G4 – G7 Series Actuators
2.4.3.1 Horizontal Pipeline Vertical Stem
The G4 – G7 Series actuators mounting on a horizontal pipeline with a
vertical valve stem should be supported using the lift lugs attached to the
drive module. A strap may be attached to the stabilization tab on spring
module to balance the unit while lifting. The weight of the actuator must
be supported by the lugs at drive module, not the stabilization tab. See
Figure 4.
G4 – G7 with a Horizontal Pipeline and Vertical Stem
Service Instructions
MAN-02-08-77-0714-EN Rev. 2
Installation
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