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1 Preliminary remarks / 1.4 Storage of new turbochargers and spare

parts

1.4 Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts

Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts up to 6 months

New turbochargers and spare parts from ABB Turbo Systems 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:

u Ensure good room ventilation.

u Do not eat, drink or keep food at the workplace while working with

VCIs.

u Wear safety gloves.

u Clean hands and face after working with VCIs.

u For further information refer to www.branopac.com.

Wear safety gloves to protect against chemical hazards.

The following mothballing measures are required every 6months:

u Open the package.

u Remove the VCI corrosion protection emitter from the package and

replace it with a new, identical VCI corrosion protection emitter. New

VCI corrosion protection emitters can be obtained at www.brano-

pac.com.

u Dispose of the old VCI corrosion protection emitter in an environ-

mentally compatible manner, professionally and in accordance with

local regulations.

u Seal the package. The better the external seal is designed, the more

permanent the protection.

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