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1 STORAGE AND PRESERVATION
All valves are despatched in the open position and it is recommended that they are left in this position
during storage. All protective packaging should remain in position until the valve is to be installed.
Valves should, where possible, be stored in a clean, dry environment.
In-Line Painting. TIPV valves are suitable for in-line painting. The following areas should be masked
with rubberised masking materials or caulk, before shot blasting:
-Top of stem and gland area. -Body-Cover joint.
-Stem packing compound injector. -Gear box fittings, input shaft, and stop adjusters.
-Sealant fitting. -Top works of bare stem valves that are to be fitted
-Exposed end connections. actuators or extensions.
It is also recommended that above areas be protected with a thick rust inhibitor or grease rather than
be painted. This also ensures that no shot gets into the valve, that the wrench and hand wheel
operators will fit easily, and the maintenance fittings are not damaged.
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