4. Transport and Storage Conditions
•The positioners are dispatched from the Genebre, S.A. facilities in suitable
packaging to prevent any blows.
•Any sling, rope or chain used to lift or transport the motorised valves must NOT
be attached to the positioner under any circumstances.
•The supports of the positioner are designed to bear operating stresses, NOT
the total weight of the valve, nor any other type of load or stress.
•Do NOT knock the positioner against walls, floors or other devices. This may
cause severe damage to the positioner or its components.
•Store in a dry and well ventilated place, protected from weather conditions.
Avoid placing directly on the floor. Use pallets. shelving or wooden bases.
•Genebre, S.A. recommends a visual inspection to check for any possible
damage during transport and storage. The visual inspection must include the
interior of the compartments.
5. Preliminary Checks
•Verify that the characteristics of the positioner correspond to the characteristics
required prior to installation and start-up These data can be found on the
nameplate.
•In the case of a deviation or non-conformity, contact Genebre, S.A.
•Maximum air supply pressure 7 kgf/cm² (100 psi)
6. Positioner Installation
6.1 Installation of Support and Positioner over the valve
•The installation of the positioner over the valve will depend on its design.
The positioner comes with a series of accessories within its packaging to cover
practically all different types of assembly.
Installation examples over a Regulator and Control Valve:
