18 EB 2723 ENMeasures for preparation4 Measures for preparationAfter receiving the shipment, proceed as fol-lows:1. Check the scope of delivery. Comparethe shipment received with the deliverynote.2. Check the shipment for transportationdamage. Report any damage toSAMSON and the forwarding agent(refer to delivery note).4.1 UnpackingDo not remove the packaging until immedi-ately before installing the valve into the pipe-line.4.2 Transporting and liftingDue to the low service weight, lifting equip-ment is not required to lift and transport theregulator (e.g. to install it into the pipeline).Transport instructions− Protect the device against external influ-ences (e.g. impact).− Do not damage the corrosion protection(paint, surface coatings). Repair anydamage immediately.− Protect the device against moisture anddirt.− Observe the permissible ambient tem-peratures (see section 3.1).Note4.3 StorageRisk of regulator damage due to improperstorage.− Observe storage instructions.− Avoid long storage times.− Contact SAMSON in case of different stor-age conditions or long storage periods.We recommend regularly checking the de-vice and the prevailing storage conditionsduring long storage periods.Storage instructions− Protect the device against external influ-ences (e.g. impact).− Do not damage the corrosion protection(paint, surface coatings). Repair anydamage immediately.− Protect the device against moisture anddirt. Store it at a relative humidity of lessthan 75 %. In damp spaces, prevent con-densation. If necessary, use a dryingagent or heating.− Make sure that the ambient air is free ofacids or other corrosive media.− Observe the permissible ambient tem-peratures (see section 3.1).− Do not place any objects on the device.NOTICE!Note