In order to prevent personal injury and/or property damage, ensure that
storage work is only carried out by qualified personnel with appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable work tools.
See Chapter 2 Safety Information.
Risk of injury due to falling of suspended loads!
Falling of suspended loads may cause severe injury or death.
Never stand under suspended loads.
Risk of property damage due to improper storage!
An improper storage of the Argus Ball Valve may cause property damage.
Follow the procedures in the section below closely.
10.2 Storing the Argus Ball Valve
Ensure that the following conditions apply:
The Argus Ball Valve
Is disconnected from the piping
Is free from any fluid residues and substances (observe national regulations on
disposal of hazardous waste)
Is in the open position (as supplied)
Is free from any dirt
Is dry
Has protective factory fitted caps (including Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor paper)
attached
1. If the Argus Ball Valve is larger, position the lifting straps of an appropriate hoist or
swing crane around the Argus Ball Valve body or attach them to lifting eyelets, if
they are present.
2. Transport the Argus Ball Valve to its storage location
(see Chapter 12 Transportation).
3. Place the Argus Ball Valve in a pallet box.