Bray 5000_6000 Series - Manual (Page 6)

Installation and Maintenance Manual
Series 5000 and 6000 Ball Valves
Date: August 2011 / Page 6 of 6
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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.