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6 STORAGE AND SHIPPING
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6.1 S
TORAGE
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TERM STORAGE
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TERM STORAGE
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HIPPING
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6.3 D
ECOMMISSIONING
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6.1 S
TORAGE
Proper storage of the key mill machine will extend its usefulness and prevent
undue damage.
Before storing, do the following:
1. Clean the machine with solvent to remove grease, metal chips, and mois-
ture.
2. Drain all liquids from the pneumatic conditioning unit.
Store the key mill machine in its original shipping container. Keep all packing
materials for repackaging the machine.
6.1.1 Short-term storage
Do the following for short-term storage (three months or less):
1. Retract the tool head from the workpiece.
2. Remove the tooling.
3. Remove hoses.
4. Drain the air filter on pneumatic machines.
5. Remove the machine from the workpiece.
6. Clean the machine to remove dirt, grease, metal chips, and moisture.
7. Spray all unpainted surfaces with LPS-2 to prevent corrosion.
8. Store the key mill machine in its original shipping box.
6.1.2 Long-term storage
Do the following for long-term storage (longer than three months):
1. Follow the short-term storage instructions, but use LPS-3 instead of LPS-2.
2. Add a desiccant pouch to the shipping container. Replace according to
manufacturer instructions.
3. Store the shipping container in an environment out of direct sunlight with
temperature < 70ºF (21ºC) and humidity < 50%.