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4K / 4KD
CAUTION
Direct heat exposure
Damage to the mechanical seal!
Risk of embrittlement! Damage to elastomers!
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Protect the mechanical seal from heat sources such as sun, heaters and heat
radiation.
CAUTION
UV light (ionising radiation)
Damage to the mechanical seal!
Risk of embrittlement! Damage to elastomers!
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Protect the mechanical seal from light sources such as sunlight, arc welding,
fluorescent lamps or halogen lamps.
CAUTION
Wet, contaminated or damaged openings and connections
Damage to the mechanical seal!
Risk of embrittlement! Damage to elastomers!
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Only open any closed screw plugs and connections at the mechanical seal at the
time of installation.
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Avoid opening screw plugs, connections and similar before that time.
For storing the mechanical seal observe standards ISO 2230 and DIN 7716.
Store the mechanical seal in its original packaging, placed on a level surface in a dry,
protected room with constant conditions that meet the following requirements:
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Relative humidity < 65 %
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Temperature between 15 °C and 25 °C
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Moderately vented atmosphere
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Dust-free and vermin-free
If properly stored indoors, the equipment is protected for a maximum of 36 months.
New mechanical seals are supplied by our factory duly prepared for storage.
3.4 Return to supplier
1.
Remove the used mechanical seal from the system.
2.
Always flush and clean the mechanical seal, particularly if it has been used for
handling noxious, explosive, hot or other hazardous fluids.
3.
If the mechanical seal has handled fluids whose residues could lead to corrosion
damage in the presence of atmospheric humidity or could ignite upon contact
with oxygen, the mechanical seal must also be neutralised and dried with
anhydrous inert gas.
4.
Always complete and enclose a certificate of decontamination when returning
the mechanical seal. Always indicate any safety measures and decontamination
measures taken.
NOTE
If required, a blank certificate of decontamination can be downloaded from the
following web site:
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