Bray Flow-Tek Triad Series - Handling Requirements; 6.1 Packed Valves

TRIAD SERIES 3-PIECE BALL VALVE
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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 HANDLING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
A potential hazard exists with handling valves Failure to
handle valves properly may cause a valve to shift slip or fall
causing serious injury or death andor equipment damage
 Packed Valves
Crates Lifting and handling of the packed valves in crates will be
carried out by a fork lift truck by means of the appropriate fork
hitches
Cases The lifting of packed valves in cases will be carried out in
the lifting points and in the center of gravity position which has
been marked The transportation of all packed material must be
carried out safely and following the local safety regulations
Moving crated packed or palleted products must be done in a
safe manner using appropriate lifting equipment (ie forklift
handtruck palletjack etc)
NOTICE
When lifting the valve from shipping container use straps
through valve body Take care to position lifting straps to avoid
damage to the tubing and mounted accessories
 Unpacked Valves
Lifting and handling of valves should be carried out by using
appropriate means and observing the carrying limits Handling
must be carried out on pallets protecting all machined surfaces
to avoid any damage
With large bore valves rigging the load must be carried out by
using the appropriate tools to prevent the valve from falling or
moving during the lifting and handling
CAUTION
Product is shipped in protected position and must be
transported in such a way as to avoid damage during
movement
For handling andor lifting the lifting equipment (fasteners
hooks etc) must be sized and selected while considering the
product weight indicated in our packing list andor delivery
note
Lifting and handling must be performed only by qualified
personnel
Fasteners must be protected by plastic covers in sharp corner
areas
Caution must be taken during handling to avoid this equipment
passing over workers or over any other place where a possible
fall could cause injury or damage In all cases local safety
regulations must be respected