13
© 2015 Flowrox Oy. All rights reserved.
Contents are subject to change without notice.
SKW/ SKF-2015-09-ENG
3
TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND LIFTING
Check and document any damage in packages or valves. Contact the transportation company
in case of damage. When new or unused valves are sitting idle for long periods, execute the
following procedures:
1.
Prior to storage, thoroughly drain valves of any liquid.
2.
Indoor storage is required. For unfavorable environment, cover the equipment with
protective tarpaulin that will allow proper air circulation.
3.
Protect the equipment from temperature and humidity extremes and exposure to
excessive dust, moisture, vibration and sunlight.
4.
It is preferred to store valves with the gate locked in open position.
5.
Ensure pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder actuators have appropriate plugs installed in
the respective supply ports to prevent contamination of the cylinders.
6.
Protect valve ring sleeves from heat, light and exposure to ozone.
7.
Cover the flange openings.
8.
Do not store any objects on the rubber ring sleeves.
9.
Follow actuator instructions for storage.
10.
Before start-up, clean the gate and lubricate the valve.
When storing used valves, wash the valve and also the body cavities with fresh water and
follow the steps above. For storage periods greater than 36 months, please contact Flowrox
as the rubber parts need to be changed before use.
Lifting equipment must be used for valves weighing
over 25kg.
Lift the valves securely from the tower (part 3 in
Mechanical structure
).
Bigger valves may have pre-installed lifting eyes which should be used
when available. When pre-installed lifting eyes are not available, use soft
straps to lift valve as shown in Figure 6.
Do not attach lifting equipment to the valve bore, handwheel, actuator,
locking pin holes or gate guards, as they can be damaged.
For valve dimensions and weight, refer to
Appendix A
.
Figure 6.Valve lifting example.
DANGER
