VI. Handling and Storage
Never attempt to lift the
valve by anything other
than the eyebolts.
Do not subject valves
to sharp impact.
Always keep valve in an
upright position when
handling or storing.
Handling
Always keep the inlet flange down on a crated or uncrated flange valve to prevent
misalignment and damage to valve internals.
Pilot Operated Safety Relief Valves should be handled carefully. The internal parts
of a pilot operated safety relief valve are precision machined and fitted together
to maintain perfect alignment. Rough handling may damage the external tubing,
pilot, and main valve seats or may cause misalignment sufficient to incur leakage or
erratic operation. POSRVs are shipped with a protective covering over the inlet and
the outlet flanges. This is to prevent damage to the flanged surfaces and to prevent
entry of foreign material into the valve.
ATTENTION!
Never lift the full weight of the valve by the pilot
assembly, external devices or tubing.
ATTENTION!
Do not rotate the valve horizontally or lift/carry using the pilot assembly.
ATTENTION!
Only lift the valve by the eyebolts inserted into the cover plate.
ATTENTION!
Handle carefully. Do not drop or strike the valve.
Storage
Store POSRVs in a dry environment and protect them from the weather. Do not
remove the valve from the skids or crates until immediately before installation. Do
not remove flange protectors and seating plugs until the valve is ready to be bolted
into place during the installation, i.e., both inlet and outlet.
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