Flowserve 800 Globe Valve - Manual (Page 12)

800 Globe Valves FCD ADENIM0008-00
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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.
(b) The shelf life for grafoil and graphite filament packing is indefinite.