Installation and Maintenance Manual
Triad Series Ball Valves
Date: August 2020 / Page 7 of 7
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12. Short and Long Term Storage
Short-Term Storage:
Short-term storage is defined as storage of products and
equipment to be used in the construction of a project for
periods of one to three months. Short-term storage must be
carried out in a controlled manner as follows:
1. Valves must be stored in a closed, clean, and dry
environment.
2. Ball valves should be stored in the fully open position to
protect the ball and seats.
3. Ball valves should remain in the original shipping
container and be placed on pallets of wood or other
suitable materials. End protectors should remain on the
valve ends to prevent the entrance of dirt, and removed
only at time of installation.
Long-Term Storage
Long-term storage is defined as storage of products and/
or equipment for periods longer than 3 months. Long-term
storage must be carried out in a controlled manner as
follows:
1. Valves must be stored in a closed, clean, and dry
environment.
2. Ball valves should be stored in the fully open position to
protect the ball and seats.
3. Ball valves should remain in the original shipping
container and be placed on pallets of wood or other
suitable materials. End protectors should remain on the
valve ends to prevent the entrance of dirt, and removed
only at time of installation.
4. Periodically, the valves should be checked to ensure the
above conditions are maintained.
These are general guidelines for valve storage. Please consult
the factory for information regarding specific requirements.
13. Safety Summary
1. Read completely and understand all instructions
provided prior to beginning installation or maintenance.
2. Follow all instructions as described using the correct
tools for the job.
3. Before installing this equipment, confirm that it is
suitable for the intended service. The identifications tags
describe the maximum allowable service conditions
for this product.
4. Be sure that the installation is protected by appropriate
pressure control and safety devices to ensure that
acceptable limits are not exceeded.
5. Confirm that line pressure has been removed and
that there is no pressure trapped within the valve prior
to beginning service. Do not attempt to remove any
packing components or other fittings before confirming
that pressure has been completely removed!
6. Do not begin service work without proper tools and
protective safety measures.
7. The work area should be clear of obstructions and
other safety hazards.
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