Transport And Storage; Transport; Storage - AUMA PROFOX PF-Q80 Operation Instructions Manual

Transport and storage

4.1 Transport

DANGER

4.2 Storage

NOTICE
Long-term storage For long-term storage (more than 6 months), observe the following points:
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4 Transport and storage
Suspended load!
Death or serious injury.
à Do NOT stand below suspended load.
à Attach ropes or hooks for the purpose of lifting by hoist only to housing and NOT
to handwheel.
à Actuators mounted on valves: Attach ropes or hooks for the purpose of lifting by
hoist to valve and NOT to actuator.
à Actuators mounted to gearboxes: Attach ropes or hooks for the purpose of lifting
by hoist only to the gearbox using eyebolts and NOT to the actuator.
à Respect total weight of combination (actuator, gearbox, valve)
à Secure load against falling down, sliding or tilting.
à Perform lift trial at low height to eliminate any potential danger e.g. by tilting.
Danger of corrosion due to inappropriate storage!
à Store in a well-ventilated, dry room.
à Protect against floor dampness by storage on a shelf or on a wooden pallet.
à Cover to protect against dust and dirt.
à Apply suitable corrosion protection agent to uncoated surfaces.
1. Prior to storage: Protect uncoated surfaces, in particular output drive parts and
mounting surfaces using long-term corrosion protection agents.
2. At an interval of approx. 6 months: Check uncoated surfaces for corrosion. Should
traces of corrosion be detected, renew the corrosion protection.