Storage Of New Low-Pressure And High-Pressure Stages; Fig. 4: Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (Vci) - ABB PT003888 Operation Manual

Operation Manual / Power2 340-H / Low-pressure stage
1 Introduction / 1.8 Storage of new low-pressure and high-pressure
stages
1.8 Storage of new low-pressure and high-pressure
stages
Storage for up to 6 months
New low-pressure and high-pressure stages and spare parts from Turbo Systems can be
stored in their closed packages for 6 months from the date of delivery without additional
mothballing measures.
Only dry rooms in which the relative humidity is between 40...70 % and condensation cannot
form are suitable for storage.
Storage for more than 6 months (VCI)
As the contents of the package are adapted as required, low-pressure and high-pressure
stages and spare parts may also be delivered without a VCI label.
For parts with a VCI label on the package, the following instructions must be observed.
Fig. 4: Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI)
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 the package. The more tightly the package is sealed, the longer the protection will
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last.
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