Flowserve Mechanical and Hydraulic - Manual (Page 6)

Mechanical and Hydraulic Overrides FCD LFENIM0004-00-AQ – 05/15
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1.8 Storage
In many cases Flowserve products are manufactured from stainless steel. Products not manufactured from stainless steel are typically
provided with an epoxy resin coating or with other painting systems agreed with the customer. This means that Flowserve products are
well protected from corrosion. Nevertheless, in order to maintain good working conditions and a good finish until the actuator and its
accessories are installed is installed on the plant, it is necessary to follow a few rules during the storage period:
1. Flowserve products must be stored in a clean, dry environment.
2. Ensure that plastic caps are fitted to protect the pneumatic/hydraulic connections and the cable entries, to prevent the
ingress of foreign materials. These caps should not be removed until the product is actually mounted into the system.
3. If the storage is outdoor, or if long-term storage (more than 4 months) is necessary, the plastic protection plugs must be
replaced by metal plugs, because the plastic plugs are not weather-proof, whereas the metal ones guarantee a weather-proof
protection.
4. The actuator, with its mechanical and hydraulic overrides, must be placed on a wooden pallet in order to not damage the
coupling base and to prevent other surfaces from resting on the ground.
In case of long-term storage (more than 4 months), additionally perform the following measures:
a. Coat the coupling parts (spool piece base, flanges, bushings, joints) with protective oil or grease.
b. If possible, blank off the spool piece base flange by a protection disk.
c. Provide a tarpaulin cover or some other means of protection, especially if the storage is outdoor.
d. It is important to periodically operate the actuator and its accessories.
1.9 Valve and Actuator Variations
These instructions cannot claim to cover all details of all possible product variations, nor can they provide information for every possible
example of installation, operation or maintenance. If there are any uncertainties in this respect, particularly in the event of missing
product-related information, clarification must be obtained via the appropriate Flowserve sales office.
1.10 Unpacking
1. Each delivery includes a packing slip. When unpacking, check all delivered actuators and accessories using this packing slip.
2. Report transport damage to the carrier immediately.
3. In case of discrepancies, contact your nearest Flowserve location.
4. If necessary, retouch minor damages to the paint coating which may have occurred during transport or storage.