All Strainers are packed in strong cardboards (plastic bags for smaller sizes) to avoid any
possible damage during transportation. If the items are not for immediate use, please
follow the precautions:
1. The strainer should be appropriately protected and stored against dust, dirt, mud, wet
and sea water.
2. Keep the strainer in its original packaging until installation.
3. Avoid bumping or external vibrations. Do not pile up excessive weight. In case of
severe bumping inspect the material for any damage and replace if necessary.
Installation:
1. Remove protective wraps, etc. before installing the strainer into operation.
2. Prior to the installation, check the strainer as well as the connecting parts to make sure
they are free from dirt and burrs. And it might be necessary to flush the strainer and the
pipes to remove the accumulated dirt and burrs.
3. Always depressurize and drain the piping system before installation.
4.
Flanged Ends
a. Check companion of flanges are dimensionally compatible with the flanges on the
valve body and make sure sealing surfaces are free of grease, dirt etc.
b. Prepare the suitable gasket for flanges connection and put that between the
connecting flanges.
c. Connect the flanges with the appropriate size bolts and heavy hex nuts which
confirm to comparison standard.
d. Tight flange bolts as recommended by gasket manufacturer and standard.
e. Following installation, execute leak and operating tests.
Storage:
OUTSIDE THE EU COUNTRIES
NON-PED VALVES MARKING
MARK DESCRIPTION
A SIZE
B MATERIAL
C PRESSURE
HEAT NO. CAST ON THE BODY AND CAP MD
LOGO CAST ON THE BODY OR ON THE
NAMEPLATE
X-XXX
A
CF8M
B
PN40
C
