SERIES 762 BIDIRECTIONAL SLURRY KNIFE GATE VALVES
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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7.0
HANDLING REQUIREMENTS
7.1
Packed Valves
7.1.1
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.
7.1.2
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.
7.2
Unpacked Valves
7.2.1
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.
7.2.2
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 taking into account
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.