Transportation, Storage And Disposal; Transportation; Storage; Disposal - Edwards GXS Series Instruction Manual

6. Transportation, storage and disposal

6.1 Transportation

WARNING:
Do not drain the oil from the pumps whether dangerous substances have been
pumped or not. Blanking plates must be fitted to seal all vacuum inlet and outlet
ports (to prevent possible oil leakage). Ensure that the dry pumping system is
correctly labelled, if in doubt, contact us.
Follow the procedure laid out in
form HS2, which can be found at the back of this manual.

6.2 Storage

Drain the cooling water from the dry pumping system. If transporting or storing it in
conditions where the cooling water could freeze, refer to
page 70. Failure to observe the instructions could result in the cooling water freezing in
the dry pumping system and damage to the pumps and/or the cooling water pipelines.
Store the dry pumping system as follows:
1. Follow the procedure set out in
on page 69.
2. Store the dry pumping system in clean dry conditions until required.
3. If the pump is to be stored for longer than six weeks, it must be manually rotated
every 14 days or less. Contact us for details.
4. When required for use, prepare and install the dry pumping system as described in
Installation

6.3 Disposal

WARNING:
Dispose of the dry pumping system and any components safely and in accordance
with all local and national safety and environmental requirements.
This equipment may contain a lithium manganese dioxide battery which, under
California law, requires notification for the presence of perchlorate: Perchlorate
Material - special handling may apply, refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/
Our products are supported by a worldwide network of our service centres. Each service
centre offers a wide range of options including disposal. Refer to
more information.
Pump system materials suitable for recycling include cast SG iron, steel, PTFE, stainless
steel, brass, aluminium, zinc alloy, nickel, mild steel, ABS and polyamide.
Take particular care with the following:
M58800880_H - Transportation, storage and disposal
Storage
on page 28 of this manual.
on page 74 and then read form HS1 and fill out
Relocate the dry pumping system for maintenance
Page 74
Draining the cooling water
Service on page 76 for
on