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5.4 Storage Protection Instruction
5.4.1 Necessity of Anti-rust Protection
If your engine is out of operation and using for a period of time, then precautions should be
taken to protect your engine from damage and to ensure proper operation when you
re-operate the engine.
The recommendations indicated below are designed to prevent damage to the engine when it
is withdrawn from service for a prolonged period. Use these procedures after the engine is
withdrawn from service. Where necessary protect the engine against frost damage.
5.4.2 Storage Environment Requirement
If the engine is placed in storage area, the following precautions should be taken to protect it.
Equipment must be kept clean.
Store indoors, cover it with a VCI plastic bag.
Keep the engine covered to avoid airborne dust and dirt.
Cover the ventilation openings, conduit connections, etc., to prevent entry of rodents,
snakes, birds, insects, etc.
Keep the equipment dry.
Store in a dry indoor area.
Temperature swings should be minimal to prevent condensation.
If stored in an unheated or damp building, space heaters will be required to prevent
internal condensation.
Apply a rust inhibitor for unpainted flanges, shafts, drive discs, and fittings.
Check insulation resistance of all windings before starting the engine. Dry out the
windings if reading is low.
5.4.3 Preparation before Storage
Clean the engine for dirt, rust, grease, and oil. Inspect the exterior. Paint the damaged
paint area with good quality paint.
Remove the dirt from the air filter(s). Check all seals, gaskets, and the filter elements for
damage.
If the engine is stored outside, cover it with a waterproof canvas or other suitable
protective material and use a strong waterproof tape.
5.4.4 Instructions for Short-Term Storage
Up to one week
No special treatment is necessary.
Just clean the area around the engine body.
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“1005098300 - Operation_and_Maintenance_Manual_for_PowerKit_16M33_Series_Gas_Engine, A”
林世龙
许太法
宋安泽
20200425
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张安勇/Zhang Anyong
王巧荣
