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Transport
The valves are closed when supplied and, if required, the line connection ports are capped.
The valves are ready for operation upon delivery.
Attention
For transport and interim storage, the valves must always be kept in the closed position,
and the line connection ports must be covered with suitable material (e. g. caps. foil) to
avoid damage to the seat/disc contact faces.
In order to avoid damage or personal injury the valve must never be suspended from the
handwheel during transportation. Please observe the hoisting instructions on page 5.
After delivery and prior to installation, check the valve for potential damage acquired in
transit. Damaged valves must not be installed.
Storage
Storage / interim storage of the valves must ensure that even after a prolonged period
of storage the valves' function is not impaired and damage to the plastic coating is pre-
vented.
The following requirements must be met:
Storage is performed with the valve in closed position (to protect the seat/disc contact
faces against damage)
Measures are taken to protect the valves against dirt (dust, sand, mortar and/or building
material), frost and corrosion by using foils or caps, for instance.
The storage room shall be dry, free from dust and moderately ventilated. The ambient
temperature must not 5 °C.
As mentioned above, the valves are required to be stored in closed position.
If these storage requirements cannot be met please contact GESTRA.
Transport and Storage
