Storage Of New Turbochargers And Spare Parts - ABB HT564586 Operation Manual

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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 VCI label on package.
Figure 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
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:
Observe the information in the 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 ob-
tained from www.branopac.com.
Old VCI corrosion protection emitters must be disposed of in an environmentally compati-
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ble, 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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