Bray RF15 & RF30 - Manual (Page 5)

Installation and Maintenance Manual
Series RF15-RF30 Ball Valves
Date: August 2011 / Page 5 of 5
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9. Short and Long Term Storage:
Short term:
1. Short term storage is defined as storage of products
and equipment to be used in the construction of a
project for periods of one to three months.
2. Ball valves should remain in the original shipping
containers be placed on pallets of wood or other
suitable materials. End protectors should remain
on the valve ends to prevent the entrance of dirt.
3. Valves should be stored in the open position to
protect the ball and seats.
4. Storage of ball valves can be in an open uncovered
area provided provisions are made for inclement
weather such as tarps or sheeting. Valves with
electric actuators shall be stored under cover until
ready for installation.
Long term:
1. Long term storage is storage of products and/or
equipment for periods of three months or more.
2. Valves should be stored in the open position to
protect the ball and seats.
3. Ball valves should remain in the original
shipping containers placed on pallets of wood
or other suitable materials and stored indoors.
End protectors should remain on the valve ends
to prevent the entrance of dirt. The storage
environment should be dry and not have severe
swings in temperature and humidity.