Samson 3271 Original Instructions Manual

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4-2 EB 8310-6 ENShipment and on-site transportÎ Do not attach load-bearing slings to thehandwheel or travel stop.Î Observe lifting instructions (see sec-tion 4.3.2).Our after-sales service can provide more de-tailed transport and lifting instructions on re-quest.4.3.1 Transporting the actu-atorThe actuator can be transported using liftingequipment (e.g. crane or forklift).Î Leave the actuator in its transport con-tainer or on the pallet to transport it.Î Observe the transport instructions.Transport instructions− Protect the actuator against external in-fluences (e.g. impact).− Do not damage the corrosion protection(paint, surface coatings). Repair anydamage immediately.− Protect the actuator against moisture anddirt.− Observe permissible temperatures (see'Technical data' in the 'Design and prin-ciple of operation' section).4.3.2 Lifting the actuatorTo mount large actuators onto the valve, uselifting equipment (e.g. crane or forklift) to liftit. See 'Accessories' in the 'Design and prin-ciple of operation' section for fixture for lift-ing.Lifting instructions− Use a hook with safety latch (seeFig. 4-5) to secure the slings from slip-ping during lifting and transporting.− Secure slings on the object to be trans-ported against slipping.− Make sure the slings can be removedfrom the actuator once it has beenmounted on the valve.− Prevent the actuator from tilting or tip-ping.− Do not leave loads suspended when in-terrupting work for longer periods oftime.a) Lifting the actuator (withoutvalve)1. 700 cm² actuator: open the eyebolt cov-er by lightly pressing the side clips (seeFig. 4-3 and Fig. 4-4).2. 700 cm² actuator: attach a sling to thelifting eyelet/eyebolt or swivel hoist ofthe actuator and to the rigging equip-ment (e.g. hook) of the crane or forklift(see Fig. 4-5).3. Carefully lift the actuator. Check whetherthe lifting equipment and accessories canbear the weight.Tip