A750-04-880 Issue F
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
6.1.3
Long-term storage
If the pump is to be stored for two months or more:
1. Drain the sealing liquid from the pump.
2. Remove the protective covers from the process inlet and outlet.
3. Spray a suitable corrosion inhibitor through the process inlet and/or the process outlet, onto the internal
surfaces of the pump.
4. Refit the protective covers to the process inlet and outlet.
5. Cover the pump with plastic sheet or PVC film. Place suitable anti-condensation materials (such as desiccants)
inside the sheet/film.
We then recommend that, every 30 days or less:
You spray a suitable corrosion inhibitor through the process inlet and/or the process outlet, onto the internal
surfaces of the pump.
You turn the drive shaft through three or four revolutions, to turn the pump and prevent seizure.
When required for use:
Flush the pump with a suitable cleaning solution, to remove any corrosion inhibitor from the pump.
Prepare and install the pump as described in
.
6.2
Disposal
Safely dispose of the pump, sealing/seals flush liquid and any components in accordance with all local and national
safety and environmental requirements.
WARNING
Ensure that you wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when you drain the
pump, if the contaminated sealing liquid is classified as hazardous, or if the pump has been used
with a water-based sealing liquid (in which case, harmful bacteria may have propagated inside the
pump)
WARNING
Ensure that you wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when you handle
sealing liquid or components which have been contaminated with dangerous substances, or handle
used water-based sealing liquid (which may contain harmful bacteria) or components
contaminated with this sealing liquid
