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PREPARING PRODUCT FOR USE OR STORAGE
6.1
Product protection and packaging
Siemens Energy Subsea electrical connectors are manufactured primarily from materials such as
316L stainless steel and Super Duplex stainless steel, and as such are designed to withstand harsh
saliferous environments. However, the connector inserts and exposed parts are susceptible to
mechanical damage if not protected. Transport caps or Acetal protective caps must be fitted to all
Siemens Energy Subsea connectors before transport.
Caution. Risk of material damage. Transport caps or protection caps must always be fitted
to an unmated connector during transport, and should remain in place while topside before
deployment
Connectors can be shipped singularly or in multiples. Care should be taken to protect the
connector(s) with 'Instapack', bubble wrap or similar wrapping materials to avoid surface damage
during transit. If large numbers are shipped in one consignment suitably reinforced transport box will
be necessary to withstand the weight. See Figure 7 and Figure 8.
Bulkhead type connectors with exposed tailing wires should be packed and shipped in a suitably
sized box to allow adequate space for the tailing wires without bending or kinking.
Connectors are designed to withstand vibration that occurs during transportation and to withstand
being dropped from a height of 1m (3.3 ft) whilst in packaging.
If the connectors are assembled onto hoses these must be suitably coiled and secured with tape to
prevent uncoiling during transit. Respect the hose minimum bend radius (125mm (4.9") for
AquaTRON 50, 180mm (7.1") for AquaTRON 75).
Unrestricted
Figure 7
Acceptable packaging for shipment
Figure 8
Unacceptable packaging and storage
Document No: IOM-002
Issue Date:
24/09/2020
Revision:
6
Page:
20 of 42
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