Storage Of New Turbochargers And Spare Parts - ABB HT570679 Operation Manual

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1 Introduction / 1.3 Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts
1.3

Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts

Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts for up to 6 months
New turbochargers and spare parts can be stored in their closed packages for 6 months
from the date of delivery without additional mothballing measures, indicated by the VCI la-
bel on the package.
Fig. 2: 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 spare parts for more than 6 months
WARNING
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
handling VCI:
Observe information in material safety data sheet
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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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Clean hands and face after working with VCI.
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For more information, see www.branopac.com.
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Wear safety gloves to protect against mechanical hazards.
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
obtained from www.branopac.com.
Old VCI corrosion protection emitters must be disposed of in an environmentally compat-
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ible, professional way and in compliance with locally applicable regulations.
Close package. The more tightly the package is sealed, the longer the protection dura-
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tion.
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