Climax VM1350, Operating Manual

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P/N 89800, Rev. 2 Page 47
6 STORAGE AND SHIPPING
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6.1 S
TORAGE
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HORT
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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 Gate Valve Grinding and Lapping 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 Gate Valve Grinding and Lapping Machine in its original shipping con-
tainer. 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. Remove the machine from the workpiece.
5. Clean the machine to remove dirt, grease, metal chips, and moisture.
6. Spray all unpainted surfaces with LPS-2 to prevent corrosion.
7. Store the Gate Valve Grinding and Lapping Machine in its original ship-
ping 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%.