HANDLING AND STORAGE

 All valves shipped from Conval have been treated with a rust preventative and have been capped and packaged to preclude moisture intrusion. CLAMPSEAL® valves are ruggedly constructed for their intended service. However, care must be taken in handling them. Dropping any valve may cause internal damage which will interfere with correct operation.

 The handwheel should not be used for lifting the valve. The yoke arms and/or body should be used.
 Actuator equippd valves may be lifted by the actuator IF the actuator has been provided with a lifting lug or if properly positioned slings are utilized. Handles, levers, etc. should not be used.

 Valves should be stored in a weatherproof enclosure on pallets or similar method which allows free air flow around the valve. The valve end covers provided by the factory should not be removed.

 Carbon steel valves which may have been subjected to moisture intrusion should be protected further as follows:

• Remove from polyethylene bags and take off end covers and other organic materials.
• Place in oven at 300° for about 2 hours.
• After cooling to room temperature, replace materials removed and reseal in polyethylene bags.
  NOTE:  Normal system flushing with water will remove any preservative used on non-plated ferretic steel parts. SWIVELDISC Gate Valves will not be adversely affected by standard piping system chemical cleaning solutions.

ORDERING INFORMATION

 When ordering tool or spare parts, give the part number or specify (1) the name of the tool or part, (2) the valve size and (3) the valve figure number.