SERIES 762 BIDIRECTIONAL SLURRY KNIFE GATE VALVES
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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8.2
Long-term storage
is defined as storage of valves longer than
three months. During long-term storage, the following is required:
8.2.1
The storage location shall be a clean, dry, protected warehouse.
Do not expose the valve to temperature extremes.
8.2.2 End protectors shall remain on the valve ends to prevent the
entrance of dirt, debris, or insects/wildlife.
8.2.3 Product shall remain in the original shipping container with the
original packaging materials.
8.2.4
Do not
stack the valves on top of each other.
8.2.5 Manually actuated valves may be stored in the vertical or
horizontal position. For air or hydraulic actuated valves, the
preferred orientation is with the valve and cylinder in the vertical
position. Access ports should be secured to prevent unauthorized
entry and prevent contamination.
8.2.6 Valves and equipment containing elastomers, including O-rings,
must be stored in a climate-controlled warehouse according to
SAE-ARP5316D requiring:
> The ambient relative humidity to be less than 75%.
> No exposure from direct ultraviolet or sunlight.
> Protection from ozone generating equipment or combustible
gases and vapors.
> Storage at temperatures below 100°F (38°C), away from direct
sources of heat.
> No exposure to ionizing radiation.
8.2.7 Storage inspection — visual inspection shall be performed on a
semi-annual basis and results recorded. Inspection, as a minimum,
shall include reviewing the following:
> Packaging.
> Flange covers.
> Dryness.
> Cleanliness.
8.3
Actuators to be stored with all cable/pneumatic entries plugged
to prevent entry of foreign material.
8.4
Do not
stack the valves on top of each other.
8.5
Leave protective caps and covers on the product.
