Storage Of New Turbochargers And Spare Parts - ABB HT846553 Operation Manual

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1.5 Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts

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Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts up to 6 months
New turbochargers and spare parts from ABB Turbocharging can be
stored in sealed packaging without additional mothballing measures for
up to 6 months from the date of delivery (marked by the VCI label on the
package).
Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI)
Only dry rooms in which the relative humidity is between 40...70 % and
no condensation can form are suitable for storage.
Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts for more than 6
months (VCI)
WARNING
Protection of health when handling VCIs
VCI products are not hazardous in the sense of the Hazardous Sub-
stances Ordinance. Nevertheless, the following points are to be ob-
served when handling VCIs:
Ensure good room ventilation.
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Do not eat, drink or keep food at the workplace while working with
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VCIs.
Wear safety gloves.
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Clean hands and face after working with VCIs.
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For further information refer to www.branopac.com.
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Wear safety gloves to protect against chemical hazards.
The following mothballing measures are required every 6 months:
Open the package.
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Remove the VCI corrosion protection emitter from the package and
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replace it with a new, identical VCI corrosion protection emitter. New
VCI corrosion protection emitters can be obtained at www.brano-
pac.com.
Dispose of the old VCI corrosion protection emitter in an environ-
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mentally compatible manner, professionally and in accordance with
local regulations.
HZTL2485_EN Rev.G July 2021