Transport and installation 
 
HON 380 gas pressure regulator with HON 673/674 controller    29 
 
Proceed as follows: 
Figure  Step  Description 
1  Remove the transport panels. 
2 
Transport the device to the location 
where it will be installed. 
  The device needs to be installed in 
the piping in a horizontal and level 
position. If you want to use a differ-
ent installation position, consult 
with the manufacturer first. 
  Pay attention to the direction of 
flow for the gaseous fluid as 
3  Secure and support the device’s posi-
tion in such a way that the device can 
be installed in the piping without any 
stress and that the piping’s weight will 
be supported as well. 
4  Install the flange gaskets. 
5  Screw down the flange crosswise in 
the specified order. When doing so, 
make sure to observe the torques 
specified by the flange gaskets’ man-
ufacturer. 
 
Conduct a final inspection to check whether the following criteria are met: 
  All screwed connections on the device and supply lines are securely fas-
tened. 
 
If …  then … 
at least one criterion is not met    you should correct the error before proceed-
ing with the next task. 
all criteria are met    you may proceed with the next task. 
 
Proceed as follows: 
Installing the device connections (see page 30) 
 
 
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