Richter BCV/F (ASME) Series Check Valves - Manual (Page 8)

Series CV/F, CVV/F, BC/F, BCV/F
Page 8
9550-050-en Revision 10
TM 8462 Edition 02/2012
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 neces-
sary.
5 Transport, storage and disposal
For all transport work, observe generally
accepted engineering practice and the acci-
dent 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 protect the valve against impacts and colli-
sions.
Directly after receipt of the goods, check the consign-
ment for completeness and any in-transit damage.
Do not damage paint protection.
5.1 Storage
If the valve is not installed immediately after delivery,
store them properly.
The product should be stored in a dry and vibration-
free, well ventilated room at as constant a tempera-
ture as possible.
Protect elastomers against UV light.
Generally, a storage period of 10 years do not ex-
ceeded.
5.2 Return consignments
Valves which have conveyed aggressive or
toxic media must be well flushed 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.