General instructions for storage
Wherever possible, store the device in a storage room. The place of storage must satisfy the
following general conditions:
• Select a sufficiently sized dry and horizontal place of storage that is above flood level and free
of vibration (v
eff
≤ 0.2 mm/s).
• The place of storage must be well ventilated as well as free of dust and frost.
– Provide protection against extreme weather conditions.
– Optimum temperatures are between 10° C (50° F) to 50° C (120° F).
– Room temperature should be approx. 10 °C (14 °F) above the outside temperature.
– The temperature may not fall below ‑20 °C (-4 °F).
– For lower temperatures, agree on suitable measures together with Siemens.
– Relative humidity should be less than 60%.
– The floor of the place of storage must be sufficiently strong. Do not exceed maximum
permissible floor load levels or storage compartment load levels.
– The ambient air must not contain any harmful gases.
• Protect the device against shocks and humidity.
• In order to ensure protection against ground moisture and water, place the equipment and
crates on pallets, wooden beams or foundations.
• Ensure that the air circulation under the equipment is not impeded.
– Place wooden spacer blocks between the covers and the device.
– Do not place covers or tarpaulins completely around the equipment on the floor.
NOTICE
Damage to the device as a result of incorrect storage
Incorrect or excessively long storage can damage the equipment.
• Do not store the device outdoors.
• Observe the specified conditions for storing the device.
• Ensure that it is not stored for longer than the permissible maximum of two years.
Protection against humidity
• If a dry storage area is not available, then take the following precautions:
– Wrap the device in humidity-absorbent material. Then wrap the device in film so that it is
airtight.
– Place a humidity meter that can be read from outside inside the film wrapping. Observe
the values provided in the technical specifications on relative humidity. Check the values
regularly using the humidity meter.
– Inspect the device regularly.
Preparations for use
4.6 Storage
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