Flowserve LPS Pneumatic Heavy-Duty Actuator Series - Manual (Page 9)

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LPS Series Heavy-Duty Actuators FCD LFENIM0001-02-AQ – 5/15
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a WARNING: For lifting and handling use the appropriate lifting arrangement, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 6.
Do not lift the actuator with the valve assembled.
a WARNING: After transportation, inspect the components to look for any damage.
Center of Mass
Eyebolts for
Actuator Lifting
Figure 8: Double Acting Actuator Center of Gravity Position and Lifting Arrangement
1.9 Storage
In many cases Flowserve products are manufactured from stainless steel. Products not manufactured from stainless steel
are typically provided with an epoxy resin coating or with other painting systems as agreed with the customer. This means
that Flowserve products are well protected from corrosion. Nevertheless, in order to maintain good working conditions and
a good finish, until the actuator is installed in the plant, it is necessary to follow a few rules during the storage period:
1.9.1 Flowserve products must be stored adequately in a clean, dry environment.
1.9.2 Ensure that plastic caps are fitted to protect the pneumatic connections and the cable entries, to prevent the
ingress of foreign materials. These caps should not be removed until the product is actually mounted into the
system.
1.9.3 If the storage is outdoors, or if long-term storage is necessary (more than four months), the plastic protection
plugs must be replaced with metal plugs, because the plastic plugs are not weatherproof, whereas the metal
ones guarantee weatherproof protection.
1.9.4 The actuator must be placed on a wooden pallet, in order to not damage the coupling base and avoid the
other surfaces resting on the ground.
In case of long-term storage (more than four months), additionally perform the following measures:
a. Coat the coupling parts (spool piece base,
flanges, bushings, joints) with protective oil
or grease.
b. If possible, blank off the spool piece base
flange with a protection disk.
c. Provide a tarpaulin cover or some other
means of protection, especially if the storage
is outdoors.
d. It is important to periodically operate the
actuator with filtered, dehydrated and
lubricated air while in storage.
Figure 9: Actuator’s Safe Packed Position on Wooden Pallet