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TC-003001-30 / Rev 01
Feb-02
STORAGE
VALVES DELIVERED BY WKM
Following testing and prior to shipment, valves are drained of water and through bores and flange faces are coated
with grease and covered by protectors. This will protect the valves for a minimum of six months in covered storage
from the date of shipment. For long periods of storage and particularly harsh environments (i.e. as found in an
uncovered marine atmosphere) additional precautions must be taken.
All 370D6 valves should be stored in the full open position as received, with the flange seal surfaces and the bore
greased, and the protectors installed on the flanges. If long term storage is necessary, the valve should be
conditioned according to standard engineering practices; contact a WKM representative for long term storage
procedures.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE INSTALLATION SAFTEY INFORMATION
Valves shall be operated and maintained strictly in accordance with these procedures. Operation or maintenance
outside of these procedures constitutes abuse of the product and voids all warranty and claims.
When special operation is required, a formal written request to the company must be made for approval to
operate in this manner if warranty and product liability is to be maintained.
Before any work is performed on a valve, personnel working on the valve must obtain the proper work permits
required by his employer. Personnel shall always use safety precautions set forth by the law and regulations
required by his employer. Personnel shall also be aware that any venting or draining of fluids from the valve shall
be done in accordance with safety and environmental procedures enforced at the particular location.
The maintenance personnel doing the repairs shall be well trained and familiar with all of the information
contained in this manual.
The valves shall be appropriately used for the intended purpose. Any safety or protection devices on the valve shall
not be permanently removed or altered unless written approval is received from a WKM representative.
Transport, unpacking, lifting, and connections to the different types of systems (electric, pneumatic, hydraulic
systems, etc.) shall be made by expert and qualified personnel.
Should any difficulties or abnormalities arise that cannot be solved by the technician, contact a WKM
representative.
Any servicing not covered by these instructions must be made by an authorized service center, after preliminary
approval has been given by a WKM representative.
