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February 2020
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
MAN-02-04-99-0712-EN Rev. 1
Storage and Pre-Installation
Section 3: Storage and Pre-Installation
3.2.2 Short-term Storage (less than one year)
3.2.2.1 Indoor Storage
• Ensure that the actuator is kept in a dry place, laid on a wooden pallet
(not directly on the oor surface) and protected from dust
• In very humid environments, a moisture-absorbent desiccant packet should be
introduced in the motor enclosure (desiccant is not included in the actuator package)
3.2.2.2 Outdoor Storage
• Ensure that the actuator is protected from potential environmental damage
(e.g. protect the actuator with a canvas tarp). Note that the environmental
temperature rating ranges from - 20 °C to +65 °C (-4 °F to 149 °F)
• Place the actuator on a wooden pallet (or some other raised platform) such that it
is not in direct contact with the ground and is protected from dust
• In very humid environments, a moisture-absorbent desiccant packet should be
introduced in the motor enclosure (desiccant is not included in the actuator package)
• If the actuator is supplied with standard plastic plugs, remove them from the cable
entries and replace them with weather-proof plugs
3.2.3 Long-term Storage (more than one year)
3.2.3.1 Indoor Storage
In addition to the instructions from Section 3.2.2.1:
• If the actuator is supplied with standard plastic plugs, replace these plugs with
weather-proof plugs
• The coupling parts (e.g. ange) must be coated with a protective oil or grease; if
possible, cover the ange with a protective disc
3.2.3.2 Outdoor Storage
In addition to the instructions from Section 3.2.2.2:
• If the actuators are supplied with standard plastic plugs, replace these plugs with
weather-proof (metal) plugs
• The coupling parts (e.g. ange) must be coated with a protective oil or grease; if
possible, cover the ange with a protective disc
• Check the actuator general condition, paying particular attention to the
terminal board
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