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1 Introduction / 1.5 Storage of new low-pressure and high-pressure
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June 2017
1.5
Storage of new low-pressure and high-pressure
stages
Storage of new low-pressure and high-pressure stages and cartridge groups for up to
6 months
New low-pressure and high-pressure stages and cartridge groups from ABB Turbo Systems
can be stored in their closed packages for 6 months from the date of delivery without addi-
tional mothballing measures (indicated by VCI label on package).
Fig. 2:
V
olatile
C
orrosion
I
nhibitor (VCI)
Only dry rooms with 40...70 % atmospheric humidity, in which no water condensation can
form, are suitable as storage locations.
Storage of new low-pressure and high-pressure stages and cartridge groups for more
than 6 months (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:
u
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 safety gloves.
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Clean hands and face after working with VCI.
u
For more information, see
.
Every 6 months, the following mothballing measures are required:
u
Open package.
u
Remove VCI corrosion protection emitter from package and replace with a new VCI corro-
sion protection emitter of the same kind. New VCI corrosion protection emitters can be
obtained from
.
u
Old VCI corrosion protection emitters must be disposed of in an environmentally compat-
ible, professional way and in compliance with locally applicable regulations.
u
Close package. The more tightly the package is sealed, the longer the protection dura-
tion.
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