KSB BOA-Control PIC, Operating Manual

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3 Transport/Storage/Disposal
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BOA-Control PIC
7138.8/01-EN
Fig. 1: Transporting the valve
3.3 Storage/preservation
If commissioning is to take place some time after delivery, we recommend that the
following measures be taken for storage:
CAUTION
Incorrect storage
Damage due to dirt, corrosion, humidity and/or frost!
▷ Close the valve using little force and store in the closed position.
▷ Protect valve parts made of EPDM from sunlight or UV light from other sources.
Observe the DIN 7716 standard for the storage of elastomers.
▷ Store the valve in a frost-proof room where the atmospheric humidity is as
constant as possible.
▷ Protect the valve from dust during storage, e.g. with suitable caps or foils.
▷ Protect the valve from contact with solvents, lubricants, fuels or other
chemicals.
▷ Store the valve in vibration-free conditions.
If properly stored indoors, the equipment is protected for a maximum of 12 months.
3.4 Return to supplier
1. Drain the valve as described in the manual.
2. Flush and clean the valve.
3. If the valve has handled fluids whose residues could lead to corrosion damage in
the presence of atmospheric humidity or could ignite upon contact with oxygen
also neutralise the valve and blow through with anhydrous inert gas to ensure
drying.