Bray Flow-Tek Triad Series - Transport and Storage; 7.1 Transport; 7.2 Short-Term Storage; 7.3 Long-Term Storage

TRIAD SERIES 3-PIECE BALL VALVE
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
NOTICE
Failure to follow these procedures could aect product
warranty
The packaging is designed to protect the products only during
shipping If the product is not installed immediately after delivery
then it must stored according to these requirements
These are general guidelines for valve storage Storage guidelines
for accessories fitted on valves shall be as per respective
Installation Operation and Maintenance manual Please consult
the factory for information regarding specific requirements
 Transport
Upon arrival at the site valves general condition should be
inspected right away for any potential shipping damage Any
damage should be reported to Bray
 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
 Valves must be stored in a closed clean and dry
environment
 Ball valves should be stored in the fully open position to
protect the ball and seats
 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  months Long-term storage
must be carried out in a controlled manner as follows
 Valves must be stored in a closed clean and dry
environment
 Ball valves should be stored in the fully open position to
protect the ball and seats
 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
 A visual inspection (with results recorded) shall be performed
every three months to ensure the above conditions are
maintained