EB 8052 EN 4-5Shipment and on-site transport5. Move the control valve at an even paceto the site of installation.6. Install the valve into the pipeline (see the'Installation' section).7. After installation, check whether the weldseams hold.8. Remove connector and slings.4.4 Storing the valveRisk of valve damage due to improper stor-age.Î Observe the storage instructions.Î Avoid long storage times.Î Contact SAMSON in case of differentstorage conditions or long storage peri-ods.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 externalinfluences (e.g. impact).− Secure the valve in the stored positionagainst slipping or tipping over.− Do not damage the corrosion protection(paint, surface coatings). Repair anydamage immediately.− Protect the control valve against moistureand dirt. Store it at a relative humidity ofless than 75 %. In damp spaces, preventcondensation. If necessary, use a dryingagent or heating.− Make sure that the ambient air is free ofacids or other corrosive media.− The permissible storage temperature ofstandard control valves is –20 to +65 °C(–4 to +149 °F). Contact our after-salesservice for the storage temperatures ofother valve versions.− Do not place any objects on the controlvalve.Special storage instructions for elastomersElastomer, e.g. actuator diaphragm− To keep elastomers in shape and to pre-vent cracking, do not bend them or hangthem up.− We recommend a storage temperature of15 °C (59 °F) for elastomers.− Store elastomers away from lubricants,chemicals, solutions and fuels.Our after-sales service can provide more de-tailed storage instructions on request.NOTICE!NoteTip