Condition For Storage - Perkins 1206F-E70TA Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Lifting and Storage
Product Storage
Engine Only
Illustration 33
Typical example
(4) Lifting eyes for the engine
Refer to illustration 32 for the location of the lifting
eyes in order to lift the engine.
Product Storage
(Engine and Aftertreatment)
Perkins are not responsible for damage which may
occur when an engine is in storage after a period in
service.
Your Perkins dealer or your Perkins distributor can
assist in preparing the engine for extended storage
periods.
Some applications, the engine can be equipped with
delayed engine shutdown. Allow at least 2 minutes
after the engine has stopped before you turn the
battery disconnect switch to OFF. Disconnecting the
battery power too soon will prevent purging of the
DEF fluid lines after the engine is shut down. Also,
during the 2 minutes the engine electronic control
module is active storing information from the engine
and aftertreatment sensors.

Condition for Storage

The engine must be stored in a water proof building.
The building must be kept at a constant temperature.
Engines that are filled with Perkins ELC will have
coolant protection to an ambient temperature of
−36° C (−32.8° F). The engine must not be subjected
to extreme variations in temperature and humidity.
Storage Period
An engine can be stored for up to 6 months provided
all the recommendation are adhered to.
Storage Procedure
Keep a record of the procedure that has been
completed on the engine.
Note: Do not store an engine that has biodiesel in the
fuel system.
1. Ensure that the engine is clean and dry.
a. If the engine has been operated using
biodiesel, the system must be drained and
new filters installed. The fuel tank will require
flushing.
b. Fill the fuel system with an ultra low sulfur fuel.
For more information on acceptable fuels refer
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to this Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"Fluid recommendations". Operate the engine
for 15 minutes in order to remove all biodiesel
from the system.
2. Drain any water from the primary filter water
separator. Ensure that the fuel tank is full.
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3. The engine oil will not need to be drained in order
to store the engine. Provided the correct
specification of engine oil is used the engine can
be stored for up to 6 months. For the correct
specification of engine oil refer to this Operation
and Maintenance Manual, "Fluid
recommendations".
4. Remove the drive belt from the engine.
Sealed Coolant System
Ensure that the cooling system is filled with Perkins
ELC, or an antifreeze that meets ASTM D6210
specification.
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