Transportation and storage
Handwheel Operated Valves (903, 913, 963) Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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Transportation and storage
Handling and unpacking guidelines
CAUTION:
Always observe the applicable standards and regulations regarding the prevention of
accidents when handling the product.
Handling guidelines
Follow these guidelines when handling the product to prevent damage:
• Use care when handling the product.
• Leave protective caps and covers on the product until installation.
Unpacking guidelines
Follow these guidelines when unpacking the product:
1. Inspect the package for damaged or missing items upon delivery.
2. Note any damaged or missing items on the receipt and freight bill.
3. Do not lift or pull on the electrical conduit lines. Doing so may cause the POC switches to
come out of calibration.
Storage, disposal, and return requirements
Storage
If you are not immediately installing the product after delivery, store it as follows:
• Store the product in a dry room that maintains a constant temperature.
• Make sure that the products are not stacked on top of one another.
Disposal
Dispose of this product and associated components in compliance with federal, state, and local
regulations.
Return
Ensure these requirements are met before you return a product to ASCO:
• Contact ASCO for specific instructions on how to return the product.
• Clean the valve of all hazardous material.
• Complete a Material Safety Data Sheet or Process Data Sheet for any process fluid that
could remain on the valve.
• Obtain a Return Material Authorization from the factory.
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