EB 2512 EN 4-1
Shipment and on-site transport
4 Shipment and on-site trans-
port
The work described in this section is only to
beperformedbypersonnelqualiedforthe
assignment accordingly.
4.1 Accepting the delivered
goods
After receiving the shipment, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Check the scope of delivery. Check that
thespecicationsonthevalveandactua-
tornameplatematchthespecicationsin
the delivery note. See the 'Markings on
the device' section for nameplate details.
2. Check the shipment for transportation
damage. Report any damage to
SAMSON and the forwarding agent (re-
fer to delivery note).
3. Determine the weight and dimensions of
the units to be lifted and transported in
order to select the appropriate lifting
equipment and lifting accessories. Refer
to the transport documents and the 'De-
sign and principle of operation' section.
4.2 Removing the packaging
from the valve and actu-
ator
The components (valve, actuator and, if ap-
plicable, control line) of the regulator are de-
livered separately. A tested regulator is de-
livered as an assembled unit.
Proceed as follows to lift and install the
valve:
Î Do not open or remove the packaging
until immediately before lifting to install
the valve into the pipeline.
Î Leave the regulator components in its
transport container or on the pallet to
transport it on site.
Î Do not remove the protective caps from
the inlet and outlet until immediately be-
fore installing the valve into the pipeline.
They prevent foreign particles from enter-
ing the valve.
Î Dispose and recycle the packaging in ac-
cordance with the local regulations.