Kitz FBS - Handling and Storage of Actuators and Actuated Valves; Valve Opening Positions Set for Shipment

Document No.:KE-4011-03 Page: 7/27
12. Handling and Storage of Actuators and Actuated Valves
12.1 Store actuators and valves in cool, dry, corrosion-free environment to keep them rust-free and
prevent their malfunction, although surfaces are appropriately finished for primary protection.
12.2 Actuators and actuated valves are provided with dust protectors and packed individually for damage
prevention. Don’t unpack them and don’t remove protectors until you are ready to install them on pipes.
12.3 Overloading actuators and valves must be prevented. Don’t fall them on the ground. Don’t place
any other objects on them. Don‘t step on them.
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Actuators or actuated valves are individually packed and all openings and
connections are sealed for dust prevention. Don’t unpack them and don’t
remove protectors until you are ready to install them on pipes.
 Modification of actuators or actuated valves is forbidden, unless accepted by
KITZ Corporation or the authorized modification shops in advance.
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Carefully handle actuators packed particularly in cardboard cases, since the
cases might have become very fragile due to moisture and other causes.
 Care must be taken to handle actuators equipped with solenoid valves and other
accessories during storage or transportation.
 Store actuators or actuated valves in cool, dry, corrosion-free environment to
keep them rust-free and prevent their malfunction or failure.
13. Valve Opening Positions Set for Shipment
KITZ ball valves equipped with FBS actuators are all shipped in the de-energized condition.