Flowserve 1878 Y-Pattern Globe Valves - Manual (Page 14)

10.0 STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
The valves have been shipped in the closed position. Upon receipt of the valves at
destination, the crates should be examined thoroughly for signs of mishandling or
damage during shipment. With the valves strapped to the shipping skids, all bolting
should be checked to ensure that the joints are secure. Bolting on occasion may
become loosened during shipment and handling.
The valves should then be stored in a sheltered area to protect them from the
elements, dirt and foreign material. They should not be exposed to the
atmosphere, uncrated or removed from the shipping skids except in a clean area
just prior to installation.
If the valves are not to be installed within a short period of time after receipt, and will
require long-term storage, the following guideline should be adhered to:
(a) In their storage condition, the valves should be wrapped in polyethylene to
prevent accumulation of dust or foreign matter.
The shelf life for grafoil and graphite filament packing is indefinite.
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