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3. 2 Transportation and Storage
WARNING
3. 2. 1 Transportation and Transfer
1) Products with large mass (approx. 20 kg or more) should be transported using equipment or a
machine, not by manpower alone. See the catalog, product drawings, etc. issued by our com-
pany for details on the mass of this product.
2) Qualified personnel should perform work with a forklift or a crane, or slinging work in accor-
dance with laws and regulations, and safety provisions of business establishments. In addition,
observe section 「3. 2. 2
3) Protect this product sufficiently before transportation so that it is not damaged. Damage
causes leakage or corrosion.
4) Use containers for ocean transportation. If containers are not used, this product becomes de-
teriorated due to salty sea breeze.
5) Use a covered vehicle for inland transportation to avoid exposure to wind and rain.
If an uncovered vehicle is used, cover the product with a protective tarp.
6) Do not throw the product and do not apply a heavy load.
WARNING
CAUTION
3. 2. 2 Drop and falling
1) At lifting up and slinging work, perform the work while paying thorough attention to safety.
E.g., check the mass well in advance, and use a lifting tool or equipment corresponding to the
mass, but do not stand under a hung load.
2) Transportation shall be performed under sufficient illumination to secure safety of scaffolding.
Avoid work on unstable pipes, etc.
3) At unloading or transportation between warehouses, this product should be held properly to
prevent it from falling and being damaged.
4) Do not suspend or hoist this product by hanging a hook on the handle. Otherwise, the product
may be damaged or fall, which is very dangerous. Suspend the product by tying down a well-
balanced position, such as the neck section of the valve body, with material that does not dam-
age the product, such as nylon sling.
3. 2. 3 Packing state
This product is shipped in the full-close position, except for the single-acting type air-to-close pneu-
matic cylinder. Be careful not to damage the edge of the disc, Seatring, and flanges.
3. 2. 4 Unpacking
1) Unpack this product immediately before installing it to the piping. Do not leave the product
unpacked for long periods of time to prevent adherence of dust and harmful substances and
deterioration due to ozone or ultraviolet rays. Otherwise, degradation in performance, contami-
nation, discoloration or material deterioration may occur.
2) Be careful not to damage this product with a cutter, etc. when unpacking.
3. 2. 5 Storage
Store this product as follows to prevent degradation in performance, contamination, discoloration,
and material deterioration.
1) Store this product in a place with no dust or water droplets while avoiding direct sunlight, high
temperatures and humidity.
2) Store this product indoors (ambient temperature: 0°C - 50°C, humidity: 70% or less) without
removing the cardboard packaging or the protective material attached to the valve body.
3) For cardboard packaging, high humidity may reduce the strength of the box and the packaging
may be broken, which may result in damage of the product. Be adequately careful not to get
the packaging wet.
4) Do not store this product in an atmosphere that contains corrosive gas. Otherwise, the parts
may be subject to corrosion, resulting in an impairment of functions.
5) Do not drop, overturn or vibrate this product, and do not apply a heavy load to the product dur-
ing storage. Otherwise, functions may be impaired.
6) Do not stack this product at storage. A load collapse may occur, which causes damage to per-
sonnel and/or the product. (Refer to section 3. 2. 2.)
7)
Store this product in the full-close position. Open and close the prod-
uct about once every three months.
8) Store this product while no load is applied to the actuator. Oth-
erwise, the handle shaft, etc. may be deformed.
9) For long-term storage, apply Ferro-Guard (Ferro-Guard
#1009, US Ronco Laboratories, INC.) once a year to the
plated parts (indicator, bolts, nuts, handle shaft, etc.). [Fig.-4]
