Flowserve Cast Globe Valves - Manual (Page 10)

Globe Valves FCD ADENIM0011-00
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2.0 CARE OF VALVE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
2.1 Receiving Inspection
Upon receipt of the valve, thoroughly inspect it for shipping damage. As a minimum, the following items should be
checked:
1. Handwheel and shaft-check for bending or impact damage.
2. Switches and actuating mechanisms bent or broken parts?
3. Missing or loose bolting?
4. End covers in place?
5. Is valve securely fastened to shipping skid?
6. Abrasion-damaged paint?
7. Are spare parts shipped with valve in place and secure?
2.2 Handling
Anchor/Darling valves are shipped strapped to wooden skids designed to be moved by forklift. It is recommended that
when being handled prior to installation, the valve be kept on its skid and a forklift truck be used for moving. If an
overhead crane is used, care must be exercised to center the load. The slings should not lift the valve by the wooden skid
structure alone, but must pass under the valve.
2.3 Storage
Store valves on their shipping skids in a clean dry area protected from weather. Anchor/Darling valves are shipped
without the permanent packing installed. Experience indicates that stem corrosion pitting can result when valves are
stored with the packing in place. For this reason we do not recommend installing the packing until valve is to be put in
service. The service packing is shipped with the valve, contained in a plastic bag placed in the valve port or attached to
the yoke. lithe packing is removed for storage elsewhere, reseal the valve end covers to protect the internal cleanliness of
the valve. Motor actuated valves, if stored for more than a few months require special care of the operator. Motor and
switch compartment heaters, if supplied, should be connected. The major concern is condensation on the internal parts
of the actuator. For this reason, rapid and/or extreme temperature and humidity changes should be avoided. Storage in a
temperature and humidity controlled environment is desirable. Long term storage of motor actuators may affect the terms
of the warranty and the actuator manufacturer should be contacted for specific information.