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1 Introduction / 1.3 Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts
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1.3 Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts
Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts up to 6 months
New turbochargers and spare parts can be stored in sealed packaging without additional
mothballing measures for up to 6months from the date of delivery (marked by the VCI label
on the package).
Fig.2: 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
WARNING
Protection of health when handling VCIs
VCI products are not hazardous in the sense of the Hazardous Substances
Ordinance. Nevertheless, the following points are to be observed when
handling VCIs:
uObserve specifications in the safety data sheet
uEnsure good room ventilation.
uDo not eat, drink or keep food at the workplace while working with VCIs.
uClean hands and face after working with VCIs.
uFor further information refer to www.branopac.com.
Wear safety gloves to protect against mechanical hazards.
The following mothballing measures are required every 6months:
uOpen the package.
uRemove 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.branopac.com.
uDispose of the old VCI corrosion protection emitter in an environmentally compatible
manner, professionally and in accordance with local regulations.
uSeal the package. The better the external seal is designed, the more permanent the pro-
tection.
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