Removing Anti-Corrosion Protection - Siemens 1PH818 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Mounting
5.2 Lift the machine to where it will be mounted and position it
5.2.3

Removing anti-corrosion protection

Machined, bright surfaces of machine parts and small components such as screws, bolts,
wedges, feather keys and dowel pins, are treated with an anti-corrosion agent.
Carefully remove the anti-corrosion agent just before starting the installation work.
Bright surfaces on machine parts
● Use petroleum, petroleum ether, or a similar solvent or detergent to remove the anti-
● Use a suitable solvent to soften thick layers of anti-corrosion agent. Then push the softened
● Lightly oil the depreserved surfaces.
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corrosion coating from the machined surfaces of machine parts and from small components.
NOTICE
Paintwork damage
If painted surfaces come into contact with the detergent or solvent, the paintwork can be
damaged.
layers off using a piece of hardwood approximately 10 x 10 x 1 cm. Do not sand the
protective coating down or scrape it off.
NOTICE
Damage to the machine surface
If you use metal objects such as scrapers, spatulas, or plates to remove the anti-corrosion
protection, this could result in damage to the surfaces of the machine parts.
SIMOTICS M-1PH8 1PH818., 1PH822.
Operating Instructions 07/2016