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6 Transport, Storage and Packaging
6.1 Transport
The device is delivered with flange protection caps. They must be removed prior to installation.
Make sure that the device is transported horizontally using suitable lifting gear. The device must be
handled carefully and secured against impacts and knocks.
In case of transport damage, we will require the following information from the nameplate affixed to
the device:
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Device type
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Device model
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Year of construction/fabrication number
Note
6.2 Storage
Equipment and spare parts must be stored under the following conditions:
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Do not store outdoors.
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Store in a dry and dust-free location.
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Store on a flat surface.
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Do not expose to aggressive media.
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Do not expose to ozone or ionizing radiation.
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Do not store adjacent to direct heat sources.
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Avoid mechanical vibrations.
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Storage temperature: 0 to 25 °C.
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Relative air humidity: < 55 %.
Spare parts:
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Components susceptible to corrosion must be provided with a suitable preservative.
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Do not store O-rings and seals for more than 5 years even if stored properly.
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Spare parts must be stored in their original packaging until use.
Storage period for devices:
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Storage of the device for up to one year:
Store the gas pressure regulator in its original packaging and original condition at the time of supply. All
protective caps of the device must remain mounted.
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Storage of the device for more than 1 year (e.g. as a spare device):
Store the device in its original packaging and its original condition as delivered and check it for damage once
a year. Check the housing surface for dirt, damage and corrosion. If necessary, clean all external parts. After
5 years, all O-rings and seals must be replaced.
6.3 Packaging
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The individual packaged items have been packaged in view of the transport conditions to be expected.
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The symbols on the packaging must be observed during transport and storage.
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Only environmentally friendly materials have been used for packaging.
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The packaging is designed for protecting the individual components from transport damage, corrosion and
other damage until mounting. This is why the packaging must not be destroyed and only removed just prior to
mounting.