Storage Of New Turbochargers And Cartridge Groups - ABB A140-H56 Operation Manual

Operation Manual / A130-H.. - A140-H..
3 Introduction
3.3

Storage of new turbochargers and cartridge groups

Storage of new turbochargers and cartridge groups for up to 6 months
New turbochargers and cartridge groups from ABB Turbo Systems can be stored in their
closed packages for 6 months from the date of delivery without additional mothballing mea-
sures (indicated by VCI label on package).
Figure 9: Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI)
Only dry rooms with 40-70% atmospheric humidity, in which no water condensation can form,
are suitable as storage locations.
Storage of new turbochargers and cartridge groups for more than 6 months (VCI)
Health protection when handling VCI
VCI products are not hazardous in terms of the Ordinance on Hazardous
Substances. Nevertheless, the following points must be observed when
WARNING
handling VCI:
Ensure proper space ventilation.
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Do not eat, drink or store food at the workplace while working with VCI.
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Wear protective gloves.
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After working with VCI, clean your hands and face.
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For more information, see www.branopac.com.
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Every 6 months, the following mothballing measures are required:
Open package.
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Remove VCI corrosion protection emitter from package and replace with a new VCI corro-
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sion protection emitter of the same kind. New VCI corrosion protection emitters can be ob-
tained from www.branopac.com.
Old VCI corrosion protection emitters must be disposed of in an environmentally compatib-
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le, professional way and in compliance with locally applicable regulations.
Close package. The more tightly the package is sealed, the longer the protection duration.
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Long-term storage of replacement turbochargers or replacement cartridge groups
ABB Turbo Systems will prepare turbochargers or cartridge groups for long-term storage if
requested in the purchase order. The package is equipped with a hydrometer (see illustration).
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