Edificio Genebre. Av. de Joan Carles I, 46-48
08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat. Barcelona (Spain)
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GENEBRE S.A.
LAST UPDATE: 17/06/2019 UPDATE NUMBER: 1
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4. Transport and Storage Conditions
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The positioners are dispatched from the Genebre, S.A. facilities in suitable
packaging to prevent any blows.
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Any sling, rope or chain used to lift or transport the motorised valves must
NOT
be attached to the positioner under any circumstances.
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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.
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Do
NOT
knock the positioner against walls, floors or other devices. This may
cause severe damage to the positioner or its components.
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Store in a dry and well ventilated place, protected from weather conditions.
Avoid placing directly on the floor. Use pallets. shelving or wooden bases.
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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
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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.
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In the case of a deviation or non-conformity, contact Genebre, S.A.
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Maximum air supply pressure 7 kgf/cm² (100 psi)
6. Positioner Installation
6.1 Installation of Support and Positioner over the valve
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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:
Ensure that the air supply to be used is dry, clean and filtered as a
poor quality air supply could severely damage the positioner.
