FLOW-TEK SERIES 19L SEGMENTED BALL VALVE
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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6.0
HANDLING REQUIREMENTS
6.1
Packed Valves
Crates
: Lifting and handling of the packed valves in crates will be
carried out by a fork lift truck, by means of the appropriate fork
hitches.
Cases
: The lifting of packed valves in cases will be carried out in
the lifting points and in the center of gravity position which has
been marked. The transportation of all packed material must be
carried out safely and following the local safety regulations.
NOTICE
When lifting the valve from shipping container, use straps through
valve body. Take care to position lifting straps to avoid damage to
the tubing and mounted accessories.
6.2
Unpacked Valves
Lifting and handling of valves should be carried out by using
appropriate means and observing the carrying limits. Handling
must be carried out on pallets, protecting all machined surfaces
to avoid any damage.
With large bore valves, rigging the load must be carried out by
using the appropriate tools to prevent the valve from falling or
moving during the lifting and handling.
CAUTION
For handling and/or lifting, the lifting equipment (fasteners, hooks,
etc.) must be sized and selected while considering the product
weight indicated in our packing list and/or delivery note.
Lifting and handling must be performed only by qualified personnel.
Fasteners must be protected by plastic covers in sharp corner areas.
Caution must be taken during handling to avoid this equipment
passing over workers, or over any other place where a possible fall
could cause injury or damage. In all cases, local safety regulations
must be respected.
