KSB Amarex N, Operating Manual

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3 Transport/Temporary Storage/Disposal
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Amarex N
Table 5: Ambient conditions for storage
Ambient conditions Value
Relative humidity 5 % to 85 %
(non-condensing)
Ambient temperature - 20 ℃ to + 70°C
▪ Store the pump set under dry and vibration-free conditions, if possible in its
original packaging.
1.
Spray-coat the inside wall of the pump casing, and in particular the impeller
clearance areas, with a preservative.
2.
Spray the preservative through the suction and discharge nozzles.
It is advisable to then close the pump nozzles (e.g. with plastic caps or similar).
NOTE
Observe the manufacturer's instructions for application/removal of the preservative.
3.4 Return to supplier
1.
Drain the pump as per operating instructions.
(
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Section 7.3, Page 45)
2.
Always flush and clean the pump, particularly if it has been used for handling
noxious, explosive, hot or other hazardous fluids.
3.
If the pump set has handled fluids whose residues could lead to corrosion
damage in the presence of atmospheric humidity or could ignite upon contact
with oxygen, the pump set must also be neutralised, and anhydrous inert gas
must be blown through the pump to ensure drying.
4.
Always complete and enclose a certificate of decontamination when returning
the pump (set).
Always indicate any safety and decontamination measures taken.
(
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Section 11, Page 68)
NOTE
If required, a blank certificate of decontamination can be downloaded from the
following web site:
www.ksb.com/certificate_of_decontamination
3.5 Disposal
WARNING
Fluids, consumables and supplies which are hot and/or pose a health hazard
Hazard to persons and the environment!
▷ Collect and properly dispose of flushing fluid and any residues of the fluid
handled.
▷
Wear safety clothing and a protective mask if required.
▷ Observe all legal regulations on the disposal of fluids posing a health hazard.
1.
Dismantle the pump (set).
Collect greases and other lubricants during dismantling.
2.
Separate and sort the pump materials, e.g. by:
- Metals
- Plastics
- Electronic waste
- Greases and other lubricants
3.
Dispose of materials in accordance with local regulations or in another
controlled manner.