Bray 7000_8000 Series - Manual (Page 9)

Installation and Maintenance Manual
Series 7000 and 8000 Ball Valves
Date: August 2011 / Page 9 of 9
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8. 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.
9. Safety Summary
1. Read completely and understand all instructions
provided prior to beginning installation or
maintenance.
2. Follow all instructions as described using the
correct tools for the job.
3. Before installing this equipment, confirm that it is
suitable for the intended service.
The identifications tags describe the maximum
allowable service conditions for this product.
4. Be sure that the installation is protected by
appropriate pressure control and safety devices
to ensure that acceptable limits are not exceeded.
5. Remove actuation air and power connections
and confirm that there is no stored energy in the
actuation such as compressed springs or trapped
air before beginning. Stored energy devices can
cause serious injury if the energy is released
without warning.
6. Confirm that line pressure has been removed
and that there is no pressure trapped within the
valve prior to beginning service. Do not attempt
to remove any packing components or other
fittings before confirming that pressure has been
completely removed!
7. Do not begin service work without proper tools
and protective safety measures.
8. The work area should be clear of obstructions and
other safety hazards.