RR&RB Series Ball Valve
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3 Transportation and Storage
3.1 Transportation
3.1.1 Check and make sure the valves and accompany accessories will not be subject to any impurities during
transportation.
3.1.2 Check and make sure the valves and accompany accessories will not be subject to any external stress
during loading.
3.1.3 Lifting device shall be used for big size valve and handling with carefulness.
3.2 Storage
3.2.1 Check and make sure the valves and accompany accessories will not be subject to any external stress
during storage.
3.2.2 Check and make sure the valves and accompany accessories will not be subject to any impurities during
storage.
3.2.3 Check and make sure the valves and accompany accessories will not be subject to exposing under
sunshine and they shall be kept in a dry room with fresh air for uncertain storage term. Do not remove the
flow port and flange sealing face protection cover. Valves are delivered and shall be remaining at full
open position for storage.
3.2.4 Valves shall be double checked and cleaned and tested after a long term storage. Particular attention shall
be paid to make sure of cleanness of the seating face.
4.
Installation
4.1 Check the marking of valve to make sure it is the one required before installation.
4.2 Remove the port protector and check if the valve is clean inside. Clean the valve if necessary.
4.3 Check the manual operation actuation device to make sure it works smoothly.
4.4 When fitting valve between flanged, center the flange gaskets carefully.
4.5 Valve shall be prohibited from installation while or immediately after the welding of pipe flanges.
4.6 Operating valve by device other than actuator original with shall be prohibited.
4.7 Fasten the nuts to until it is tight enough,
4.8 Prevent the installed valve from being squeezed.
4.9 Check and make sure space for overhaul and maintenance is reserved.
4.10 Valve should be at either full open or full closed position. RB series ball valve is not recommended for partial
stroke for throttle service.
4.11 Flush and clean the valve regularly to keep dust, oil or residual medium from accumulated, causing abrasion
and corrosion.
