FLOW-TEK SERIES 19 SEGMENTED BALL VALVE
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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7.0
STORAGE
NOTICE
Failure to follow these procedures could affect product warranty.
The packaging is designed to protect the product only during
shipping. If the product is not installed immediately after delivery,
then it must stored according to these requirements.
These are general guidelines for valve storage. Storage guidelines
for accessories fitted on valves shall be as per respective
Installation, Operation and Maintenance manual. Please consult
the factory for information regarding specific requirements.
7.1
Short-Term Storage
Short-term storage is defined as storage of products and/or
equipment to be used in the construction of a project within a
relatively short amount of time (
typically one to three months
).
During short-term storage, the following is required:
7.1.1 The preferred storage location is a closed, clean, and dry
environment. Do not expose the product to temperature
extremes.
7.1.2 Valve should be stored in
closed
position.
7.1.3 End protectors shall remain on valve ends to prevent the entrance
of dirt, debris, or insects/wildlife.
7.1.4 Product shall remain in the original shipping container with the
original packaging materials. (This packaging method will not
protect products that will be stored outside, uncovered, and
unprotected.)
7.1.5 Storage of products in an open, uncovered area is permissible,
but requires provisions for inclement weather. The product must
elevated from the ground on a pallet, a shelf, or other suitable
surface, and must be covered with a secure, waterproof tarp.
CAUTION
Do not
stack the products on top of each other.
7.1.6 Manually actuated valves may be stored in the vertical or
horizontal position. For air or hydraulically actuated valves, the
preferred orientation is with the valve and cylinder in the vertical
position. Access ports should be secured to prevent unauthorized
entry and prevent contamination.
