Flowserve LPS Pneumatic Heavy-Duty Actuator Series - Manual (Page 6)

LPS Series Heavy-Duty Actuators FCD LFENIM0001-02-AQ – 5/15
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1.5 Other Requirements for In-plant Installation
• Pipelines must be correctly aligned to ensure that the valve is not fitted under tension.
• If not expressly agreed, fire protection is not supplied along with the acuator and it must be provided by the user.
1.6 Spare Parts
Use only Flowserve brand original spare parts. Flowserve cannot accept responsibility for any damages that occur from
using spare parts or fastening materials from other manufacturers. If Flowserve products (especially sealing materials)
have been in storage for long periods, check these for corrosion or deterioration before using these products. A table
with the list of the main spare parts for standard ON/OFF applications with the interval times can be found in Paragraph
4.5 at Table 1.
1.7 Service/Repair
To avoid injury to personnel or damage to products, safety terms must be strictly adhered to. Modifying this product,
substituting non-factory parts, or using maintenance procedures other than as outlined in this instruction could
drastically affect performance and be hazardous to personnel and equipment, and may void existing warranties.
Between actuator and valve there are moving parts. To avoid injury, Flowserve provides pinch-point-protection in the
form of cover plates, especially where side-mounted positioners are fitted. These protections are according to Machine
Directive 2006/42/EC recommendations. If these plates are removed for inspection, service or repair special attention is
required. After completing work the cover plates must be refitted.
In addition to the operating instructions and the obligatory accident prevention directives valid in the country of use, all
recognized regulations for safety and good engineering practices must be followed.
a WARNING: Before products are returned to Flowserve for repair or service, Flowserve must be provided with
a certificate which confirms that the product has been decontaminated and is clean. Flowserve will not accept
deliveries if a certificate has not been provided (a form can be obtained from Flowserve).
1.8 Actuator Lifting and Handling
Only Allen wrenches and hexagonal wrenches of the few sizes are required for the overall operations. The lifting
equipment consists on commercial chains and slings of adequate dimensions.
In order to prevent damage to actuator accessories, before starting the lifting operations, ensure that the lifting tools,
like chain and clevis hook, are in the correct position and don’t interfere with the control panel and related tubing.
a CAUTION: Lifting and handling of the actuator should be done by qualified personnel and in compliance with the
laws and regulations in force.
a WARNING: The lifting lugs or eyebolts are appropriate for actuator lifting only. They are not designed to support
the combined weight of the valve and actuator assembly together. During the lifting operations do not stand under
the actuator. The actuator should be handled with appropriate lifting equipment. The weight of the actuator is
reported on the packing slip and on the overall-dimensions drawing furnished with the documents accompanying
the actuator.
For actuator weight, please, refer to Figure 29 in the Annex section. For the general actuator dimensions please refer to
LPS technical bulletin LFENTB0001, available on www.flowserve.com.