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Parker Olaer
Accumulator and Cooler Division
Sandycroft, UK
Product Information
Accumulators
Catalogue HY10-4005-UM/UK
Transportation, handling and storage
ACCUMULATORS and RELATED PRODUCTS
Transportation and handling:
Accumulators must be stored securely to prevent damage caused from their weight / shape. Safe
lifting procedures should be implemented and weights should be identified on all packages. Take
special care not to damage the gas valve as an
UNEXPECTED RELEASE OF GAS MAY OCCUR.
Avoid skin contact with any fluid that might be expelled from the accumulator. Use personal protective
equipment if appropriate.
Short Term Storage:
When stored in a stable, non-severe environment, accumulators can be left in their original packing
for a number of weeks without fear of deterioration.
Long Term Storage:
If accumulators are to be stored for longer periods of time, special precautions may need to be
taken.— CONSULT PARKER OLAER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
ELASTOMERIC COMPONENTS (SPARES)
All elastomeric (rubber) compounds specified by Parker Olaer fall into the category of low susceptibility
or high resistance to deterioration by ageing. Details of material classification and shelf life expectancy
can be found in BS ISO 2230; 2002 and our Technical Specifications, available on request.
Ideal Storage Conditions:
Stored under ideal conditions, elastomeric components have an expected shelf life of 8-10
years.
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Elastomers, and bladders in particular, should be stored in a stress-free condition either due to
natural shape or by partially inflating to natural size using nitrogen gas.
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At temperatures between –5°C and +5°C.
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In a dark, sealed box and away from direct sunlight, heat or rotational electrical equipment.
Storage Conditions Less Than Ideal:
Where ideal storage conditions cannot be met, elastomeric components, particularly bladders, have
an expected shelf life of 2-3 years if they are stored as follows:
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Stored in a stress-free condition either due to natural shape or by partially inflating with compressed
air or nitrogen gas, so that they lay flat without bending or folding. Bladders should not be stacked.
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At temperatures up to 25°C.
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Stored in darkness either in a dark room or covered with clean, opaque polythene and away from
