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4 PACKAGING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
4.1 Packaging
AQ actuators are delivered in a cardboard box of a size equivalent to
the actuator and sit in a cardboard wedge.
4.2 Storage
Actuators should be stored under a shelter, in a clean and dry place,
and protected from wide temperature variations.
• Avoid placing the actuator directly on the floor.
• Check that the plugs on cable entries are correctly tightened.
• Check that the cover screws are correctly tightened to ensure
weatherproof sealing of the cover.
The heating element must be connected to the power supply,
especially if the storage place is wet (standard 230 VAC, except
otherwise specified).
AQ actuators include electrical components and lubricated gears.
Even with a weatherproof enclosure, oxidation, seizing and other
alterations may occur if actuators are not correctly stored.
What to check after storage
1. Visually check the electrical equipment.
2. Manually operate the micro-switches, buttons, selectors,
etc., to ensure their proper mechanical functioning.
3. Manually operate the actuator.
4.3 Maintenance
This actuator features lifetime lubrication. If the device is correctly
mounted and sealed, no specific maintenance is required.
Test the motor operation once a year and make sure that the
electrical compartment is free from condensation.
This actuator includes an anticondensation heater to avoid
condensation build-up when operating in a wet atmosphere.