Long-Term Decommissioning - KAESER M43 Service Manual

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12 Decommissioning, Storage and Transport
12.1 De-commissioning
Decommissioning of the compressor for several weeks during severe frost
1. CAUTION!
Danger of batteries freezing.
Discharged batteries are subject to frost damage and can freeze at −10 °C.
➤ Store batteries in a frost-free place.
➤ Store batteries preferably fully charged.
2. Remove the battery (batteries) and store in a frost-free room.
3. Make sure batteries are fully charged.

Long-term decommissioning

Decommissioning the machine for 5 months or longer.
Receptacle
Preserving oil
Preservative
Desiccant
Plastic foil
Moisture-resistant adhesive tape
➤ The following measures must be taken for long-term decommissioning.
Long-term decommissioning tasks
➤ Check engine coolant level.
➤ Draining the engine oil
➤ Draining the cooling oil from the separator tank and oil cooler.
➤ Filling the engine and oil separator tank with preserving oil.
➤ Run the machine for about 10 minutes to coat all parts with a pro‐
tective oil film.
➤ Disconnect the battery, the minus terminal first and then the plus
terminal, and store in a frost-free room.
➤ Check the battery fluid level.
➤ Check the battery charge monthly and recharge if necessary to pre‐
vent the battery fluid freezing.
➤ Clean the battery terminals and coat with acid-resistant grease.
➤ Close the compressed air outlet valves.
➤ Cover the following openings with plastic foil and moisture-proof ad‐
hesive tape.
– Engine air intake
– Compressor air intake
– Exhaust discharge
➤ Clean the bodywork and treat with a preservative.
Engine SM = engine manufacturer's service manual.
Service Manual Screw Compressor
M43
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