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General Storage Guidelines
Upon receipt of parts or assemblies, they should be inspected for corrosion or
other related damage. If any problem is detected, contact WPT.
It is the
owner’s
primary responsibility to store and protect the WPT product.
Products should be stored in a manner that it is protected from the
environment and outside sources, which may include but are not limited to
the following:
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Environmental storage requirements should be maintained as
follows:
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No exposure to rainwater
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Temperatures 32F° (0C°) to 110F° (43C°)
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Below 50% average humidity
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Average sunlight
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Hazards that require addition protection:
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Dust and debris
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Oil, water, saltwater, acids, or other chemicals
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Any other foreign items which may damage the product
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Other measures include covering the product to prevent ingress of
foreign matter
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Additional Protection Measures for Long-Term Storage
(For storage exceeding one month):
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Coat exposed metal with Cosmoline RP-342 "HEAVY"
Military-Grade Rust Preventive Aerosol Spray, or equal
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Coating of painted surfaces is not required or recommended
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Visually inspect the product for degradation once every three-months
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Rubber Storage Environment (spare parts):
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Temperatures 50F° (10C°) to 85F° (29C°)
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Below 50% average humidity
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Limited exposure to visible and ultra-violet (UV) light
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Clean, dust-free environment
