Flowserve Vogt Forged Steel Gate - Manual (Page 16)

Flow Control
Vogt Valves
16 Forged Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves FCD VVENIM2000-02
Flowserve always provides valves with appropriate end covers to
protect the end connections and to prevent foreign material from
entering the valve. In addition, small valves are shipped in sealed
cartons while larger valves are usually palletized. If at all practical,
keep the valves in the cartons or on the pallets with end covers in
place until ready to be installed. Storing the valves off the ground
and indoors is always preferable. When stored outside, valves
should be off the ground and protected by a weatherproof cover.
3.3 Storage – Short Term
Recommendations
Following acceptance testing and inspection at the factory, Vogt
products are moved to storage. During movement to storage, Vogt
products are protected from rain and snow, stored in a building that
is provided with uniform heating and cooling control, and outdoor
storage is not permitted.
Store products away from exposure to the outside environment,
airborne contaminants, acceleration forces, and physical damage.
Store products within a fire-resistant, weathertight, and well-
ventilated building or equivalent enclosure. This area should be
situated and constructed so that it is not be subject to flooding; the
floor should be paved or equal, and well drained.
Place items on pallets or shoring to permit air circulation. This area
should be provided with uniform heating and temperature control or
its equivalent to prevent condensation and corrosion.
Do not remove valve end protectors unless necessary for inspection
and installation.
3.4 Storage – Long Term
Recommendations
Keep Vogt Valves products in the as-shipped pallets and/or boxes
as long as practical. Do not remove valve end protectors unless
necessary for inspection and installation.
Upon receipt, inspect pallet and/or boxes for handling damage
and/or exposure to rain and/or ocean spray. Report damage to the
transport agent.
Store the pallets and/or boxes for protection against the weather.
Ideally products should be kept indoors with actual storage
temperature always higher than the dew point.
The storage area should be a fire-resistant, tear-resistant,
weathertight, and well-ventilated building or equivalent enclosure.
The storage area should be located and constructed so that it will not
be subject to flooding. The floor should be paved or equal and well
drained.
Place individual valves or other product separated from its shipment
pallet and/or box on pallets or shoring to permit air circulation. Keep
the valve flow ports sealed with the Vogt-supplied plugs and/or
covers.
If outdoor storage is unavoidable, support products off the ground
or pavement, protected by a watertight enclosure.
Weatherproof covering, when used for outdoor storage, should be
a flame-resistant type of sheeting or tarpaulins. Place them so as to
provide drainage and to ensure air circulation to minimize condensa-
tion. Tie them down to prevent moisture from entering laps and to
protect the covering from wind damage.
Since Vogt Valves’ packing and gaskets have an indefinite shelf life,
valves may be removed from storage and installed without further
preparation. This procedure shall be supplemented with valve motor
and/or air cylinder manufacturer’s storage recommendations for
Vogt valves modified with motor or air cylinder valve actuators.