KSB COBRA-TDC01/03, Installation & Operating Manual

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3 Transport/Storage/Disposal
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COBRA-TDC01/03
8194.8/02-EN
CAUTION
Damage due to frost, humidity or dirt
Corrosion/contamination of the valve!
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Store the valve in a dry, dust-free and vibration-free, frost-proof room where
the atmospheric humidity is as constant as possible.
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Protect the valve against contamination, e.g. with suitable caps or film.
CAUTION
Damage due to excessive valve closure
Damage to the seat/disc interface!
▷ Store the valve with the valve disc at 5° from the closed position.
Storage and/or temporary storage of the valves must ensure that even after a
prolonged period of storage the valves’ function is not impaired.
The temperature at the storage location must be b5 °C and +50 °C.
Protect the sealing elements (elastomers) from sunlight or UV light from other
sources. Observe the DIN 7716 standard when storing elastomers.
Cover the counterweight or hydraulic damper to protect against dust, dirt and
mechanical damage.
If properly stored indoors, the equipment is protected for a maximum of 12 months.
New valves are delivered duly prepared for storage.
For storing a valve which has already been operated, observe the measures to be
taken for shutdown. (
ð Section 6.3, Page 20)
3.4 Return to supplier
1. Drain the valve as described in the manual.
2. Flush and clean the valve, particularly if it has been used for handling noxious,
explosive, hot or other hazardous fluids.
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.
3.5 Disposal
WARNING
Fluids handled, consumables and supplies which are hot or pose a health hazard
Hazard to persons and the environment!
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Collect and properly dispose of flushing fluid and any residues of the fluid
handled.
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Wear safety clothing and a protective mask if required.
▷ Observe all legal regulations on the disposal of fluids posing a health hazard.
1. Dismantle the valve.
Collect greases and other lubricants during dismantling.
2. Separate and sort the valve materials, e.g. by:
- Metals
- Plastics
- Electronic waste
- Greases and other lubricants
3. Dispose of materials in accordance with local regulations or in another
controlled manner.