Richter GU/F Series Overflow Valves - Manual (Page 8)

Series GU/F
Page 8
9530-070-en Revision 00
TM 6908 Edition 10/2007
5 Transport, storage and disposal
It is imperative, for all transport work, to
observe generally accepted engineering
practice and the accident prevention
regulations.
The overflow 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 the valve must be protected against impacts
and collisions.
Never transport the valve using the lifting lever
238.
See sectional drawing and details in Section 10.
Transport the valve upright in a box or on a pallet on a
soft surface and deposit gently on flat ground.
Directly after receipt of the goods, the consignment
must be checked for completeness and any in-transit
damage.
Do not damage epoxy-coating.
5.1 Transport securing
Overflow valves with set pressures 0.5 bar are fitted
at the works with a transport fastening strap which
holds the stem in the axial direction and prevents
damage to the shut-off element as a result of the stem
shaking during transport. See Fig. 1 and Section 6.7.
The flange cover may only be removed when the
transport fastening strap has been cut through and
removed. This ensures that installation of the valve is
only possible when the stem blocking feature has
been eliminated.
Fig.1
Remove the safety wire between the lifting lever 238
and one connection screw of the lifting cap 513 /body
100 prior to commissioning.
See Fig. 2.
Fig. 2
5.2 Storage
If the valve is not installed immediately after delivery,
it must be put into proper storage.
It should be stored in a in a dry, vibration-free and
well ventilated room at as constant a temperature as
possible.
In general, a storage period of 10 years should not be
exceeded.
Store the valve in an upright position and secure it
from falling over!
In case of prolonged storage individual packing with a
desiccant may be necessary. Pay attention to local
site.
5.3 Return consignments
Valves which have conveyed aggressive or
toxic media must be well rinsed 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.