Bray F15 & F30 - Manual (Page 5)

Installation and Maintenance Manual
F15/F30 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.
1. Valves should be stored in the open position to protect
the ball and seats.
2. 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.
10. SAETY TIPS AND WARNINGS
1. Before installation confirm that valve is suitable for
the intended service.
2. Make sure that line is depressurized and drains are
open/monitored during installation
3. Before working on valve being in service make
sure that service media has been flushed and line
is safe. Make sure that all applicable MSDS sheets
are available. Follow all safety related procedures.
4. Before disassembly valve shall be cycled several
times to assure there is no pressure trapped in
body cavity.
5. During assembly make sure that all threaded
connections are safe and have proper engagement.
6. During the pressure test of reassembled valve follow
all safety precautions to avoid possible injury. (Use
of proper test equipment, correct parts assemblies,
follow test procedures)
7. While line is under pressure DO NOT remove
packing gland or any other valve parts.