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8. LONG-TERM STORAGE
8.1 BEFORE STORING MACHINE
CAUTION
In order to protect the cylinder rods during long-term
storage, the machine must be kept in the “travelling
posture”, with the cylinders fully retracted, as shown
in the figure to the right. See “OPERATION 2.5
MACHINE TRAVELLING POSTURE” for details. (To
prevent rust on the cylinder rod)
Store the machine as described below for long-term
storage:
• Wash and clean each section of the machine and store indoor.
If you have to leave it outdoors, select a flat location where the machine is not likely to be
exposed to flood or other disasters and cover the machine.
• Refuel, grease, and change the oil without fail.
• As to the battery, turn OFF the disconnect switch, or remove it from the machine for storage.
• If the temperature will drop to 0 ºC or below, add antifreeze fluid. For the mixture of antifreeze
solution, contact us or our sales service agency.
• For machines with engine & electric motor, cover the electric motor and the hydraulic pump in
the power unit with a sheet, together with a dehumidifying agent to keep the machine as dry as
possible.
• For machines with engine & electric motor, they need to be operated at no-load for about 5
minutes once in every 3 months.
8.2 DURING STORAGE
If you have to perform antirust operation indoors, open the window and entrance for
better ventilation to prevent gas poisoning.
Be sure to operate the machine once a month during the storage period to maintain the oil film
at lubricating section. Charge the battery at the same time.
CAUTION
• For the machines with engine & electric motor, it is necessary to measure the
insulation resistance of the electric motor wiring once in every 3 months during
long-term storage.
Contact us or our sales service agency to request inspection in the above event.
• For machines with engine & electric motors, before they are used after long term
storage, it is necessary to measure the insulation resistance of their electric motor
wiring.
Contact us or our sales service agency to request inspection in the above event.