BA 5814 en 09/2014
4.3
Storing the gear unit
The gear unit must be stored in a sheltered place in the position of the original packaging or in the position
of use, placed on a vibrationfree, dry base, and covered over.
When temporarily storing the gear unit and any single components supplied with it,
the preservative agent should be left on them. It must not be damaged, otherwise there
is a risk of corrosion.
Do not stack gear units on top of one another.
If the gear unit is being stored out of doors, it must be particularly carefully covered,
and care must be taken that neither moisture nor foreign material can collect on the
unit. Waterlogging should be avoided.
Unless otherwise agreed by contract, the gear unit must not be exposed to harmful
environmental factors such as chemically aggressive products.
Provision for special environmental conditions during transport (e.g. transport by ship) and
storage (climate, termites, etc.) must be contractually agreed.
4.4
Standard preservation
The gear unit is provided with an interior preservative agent; the free shaft ends are painted for protection.
The properties of the outer paint coat are as follows: Resistant to acids, weak alkalis, solvents,
atmospheric action, temperatures up to 120 °C (briefly up to 140 °C), and to tropical conditions.
The gear unit is normally delivered completely ready, with a priming and a finish coat.
Where gear units are delivered with a priming coat only, it is necessary to apply a finish
coat in accordance with directives applying to the specific application.
The priming coat alone is not suitable to provide a sufficient longterm corrosion
protection.
Ensure that the coat is not damaged!
Any damage may cause failure of the exterior protective coating and corrosion.
Unless otherwise contractually agreed, the durability periods of the interior gearunit
preservation specified in table 2 or 3 will apply, provided the related requirements are adhered
to. The durability period for the exterior preservation and the related requirements can be found
in table 4.
The guarantee period starts on the date of delivery or that of the notice that the item is ready
for shipment.
In case of a storage period other than that indicated in table 2 or 3 and in table 4, the interior and the exterior
preservation must be checked and, as necessary, be repeated (see items 7.3.1 and 7.3.2).
