Assembly Instructions / Power2 500-M
6 Storage of new low-pressure and high-pressure stages /
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6 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 Turbocharging
can be stored in their closed packages for 6months from the date of delivery without addi-
tional mothballing measures (indicated by the VCI label on the package).
Fig.17: 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 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.
u Do not eat, drink or store food at the workplace while working with VCI.
u Wear safety gloves.
u Clean hands and face after working with VCI.
u For more information, see www.branopac.com.
Every 6months, 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 www.branopac.com.
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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