Table 5: Ambient conditions for storage
Ambient conditions
Value
Relative humidity
5 % to 85 %
(non-condensing)
Ambient temperature
- 10 °C to + 70 °C
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Store the pump set under dry and vibration-free conditions, if possible in its
original packaging.
1. Spray-coat the inside wall of the pump casing, and in particular the impeller
clearance areas, with a preservative.
2. Spray the preservative through the suction and discharge nozzles.
It is advisable to then close the pump nozzles (e.g. with plastic caps or similar).
NOTE
Observe the manufacturer's instructions for application/removal of the preservative.
3.3
Return to supplier
1. Drain the pump as per operating instructions. (
2. Always flush and clean the pump, particularly if it has been used for handling
noxious, explosive, hot or other hazardous fluids.
3. If the fluids handled by the pump leave residues which might lead to corrosion
damage when coming into contact with atmospheric humidity, or which might
ignite when coming into contact with oxygen, the pump set must also be
neutralised, and anhydrous gas must be blown through the pump for drying
purposes.
4. Always complete and enclose a certificate of decontamination when returning
Always indicate the safety and decontamination measures taken.
NOTE
If required, a blank certificate of decontamination can be downloaded from the KSB web
site at:
www.ksb.com/certificate_of_decontamination
3.4
Disposal
WARNING
Fluids posing a health hazard
Hazardous to persons and the environment!
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Collect and properly dispose of flushing liquid and any fluid residues.
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Wear safety clothing and a protective mask, if required.
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Observe all legal regulations on the disposal of fluids posing a health hazard.
1. Dismantle the pump (set).
Collect greases and other lubricants during dismantling.
2. Separate and sort the pump materials, e.g. by:
- Metals
- Plastics
- Electronic waste
- Greases and other lubricants
3. Dispose of materials in acc. with local regulations or in another controlled
manner.
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