5 transport, storage and disposal, 1 storage, 2 return consignments – Richter GSO Series Strainers User Manual
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Series GSO
Page 7
9540-061-en
Revision 10
TM 8361
Edition 10/2011
4
Safety note for valves, certified to Clean Air Act (TA-Luft)
On request, this valve can be supplied compliant with 
the German Clean Air Code. 
Certificate / Manufacturer Declaration Validity is 
dependent on the operating instructions being read 
and observed. 
In particular, servicing must be conducted at regular 
intervals, and the bolted connections relevant for 
tightness must be inspected and retightened if 
necessary. 
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Transport, storage and disposal
It is imperative, for all transport work, to 
observe generally accepted engineering 
practice 
and
the
accident
prevention
regulations.
The valve is supplied with flange caps. Do not 
remove them until just before installation. 
They protect the plastic surfaces against dirt 
and mechanical damage.
Handle the goods being transported with care. During 
transport the valve must be protected against 
impacts and collisions. 
Directly after receipt of the goods, the consignment 
must be checked for completeness and any in-transit 
damage. 
Do not damage paint protection. 
 
5.1 Storage
If the valve is not installed immediately after delivery, 
it must be put into proper storage. 
The product should be stored in a dry and vibration-
free, well ventilated room at as constant a 
temperature as possible. 
Elastomers are to be protected against UV light. 
In general, a storage period of 10 years should not 
be exceeded. 
5.2 Return consignments
Valves which have conveyed aggressive or 
toxic media must be well rinsed and cleaned 
before being returned to the manufacturer's 
works.
It is imperative to enclose a safety information sheet / 
general safety certificate on the field of application 
with the return consignment. 
Pre-printed forms are enclosed with the installation 
and operating manual. 
Safety precautions and decontamination measures 
are to be mentioned. 
 
5.3 Disposal
Parts of the valve may be contaminated with medium 
which is detrimental to health and the environment 
and therefore cleaning is not sufficient. 
Risk of personal injury or damage to the 
environment due to the medium! 
Wear
protective
clothing
when
work
is
performed on the valve.
Prior to the disposal of the valve:
Collect any medium, etc. which has escaped 
and dispose of it in accordance with the local 
regulations. 
Neutralise any medium residues in the valve. 
Separate valve materials (plastics, metals, etc.) 
and dispose of them in accordance with the local 
regulations. 
