Document No: IOM-002
Issue Date:
24/09/2020
Revision:
6
Page:
22 of 42
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Caution.
Risk of material damage. Maximum storage temperature accounts for solar gain.
Skin temperature must not exceed 70°C (158°F). Suitable protection must be used to
ensure maximum storage temperature is not exceeded.
Caution.
Risk of material damage. Connectors should not be allowed to encounter
solvents, oil, grease or other semi-solid materials.
If glanded connectors are to be stored bolted into their interfaces prior to cable termination, ensure
the cable entry point into the gland is covered to prevent dirt and water ingress.
Long term storage of elastomers
For the recommended storage of elastomeric components e.g. termination sleeves and cable boots,
please refer to Siemens Energy Subsea Document MH006
– Procedure for Storage and Handling
of Elastomeric Materials, available from Siemens Energy Technical Support.
Repackaging to prevent damage in transport
In the event of a requirement to return any product back to the manufacturer (Siemens Energy
Subsea Connectors), it is recommended that the transport cap, protective cap, or suitable dust cap
is fitted to the connector(s) and care should be taken to protect the connector(s) with bubble wrap or
similar wrapping materials to avoid any surface damage
If there are multiple connectors to be returned, it is recommended that a suitably reinforced box be
used to withstand the weight and allow shipping in one consignment. Contact Siemens Energy
Technical Support
boxes.
Carbon steel must not be present in the storage of the products, to avoid contamination of the
stainless steel products.
Disposal and recycling
Safe disposal or recycling of waste packaging and/or end of life product is recommended by correctly
observing and complying with area, regional, national or international environmental legislation
where applicable.
To return waste packaging and/or end of life product to the manufacturer, contact the Product Safety
Officer at
