12 Decommissioning, Storage and Transport
12.1 Decommissioning
Decommissioning is necessary, for example, under the following circumstances:
■ The machine is temporarily not needed,
■ The machine is to be moved to another location,
■ The machine is to be scrapped.
Temporary decommissioning
Precondition The machine can be started at regular intervals.
➤ Run the machine once a week for at least 30 minutes at operating temperature to ensure cor‐
rosion protection.
Long-term decommissioning
Precondition The power supply disconnecting device is switched off,
the device is locked off,
the absence of voltage has been verified,
the machine is fully vented.
1. Allow the machine to completely cool down.
2. Disconnect all air and electrical connections.
3. Relax the drive belt.
4. Spray the machine inside and out with a preservative to prevent corrosion.
5. Store the machine in a dry, frost-proof room.
Further information Details of preservatives can be found in chapter 12.4.
12.2 Packing
A wooden crate is required for overland transport to protect the machine from mechanical damage.
Other measures must be taken for the transport of machines by sea or air. Please contact an au‐
thorized KAESER SERVICE for more information.
Material Protective plastic sheeting
Wooden transport crate
Precondition The machine is decommissioned.
The machine is dry and cooled down.
1. Wrap the machine fully in plastic sheeting.
2. Protect the machine in a wooden crate against mechanical damages.
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12.1 Decommissioning
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