General System Requirements
1.4 Product Storage and Handling Requirements
1.4.1 Storage Requirements
Discovery NM/CT 670 – Standard Integration Instructions
5483063-1EN, Rev.2, ©2015 GE Healthcare
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1.4 Product Storage and Handling Requirements
All components must be stored in their original crating.
1.4.1 Storage Requirements
If the system is to be stored before installation, store in a temperature and humidity controlled
environment, and protect from weather, dirt and dust. Storage longer than 12 months is not
recommended.
Meeting these requirements prevents rust and corrosion from forming on bearing surfaces due to
condensation.
CAUTION
!
Component freezing occurs if the system is exposed to temperatures below -18
°
C (0
°
F) for a period of
longer than two days.
Gradually adjust the system to ambient room temperature prior to installation, with a change of no more
than 3
°
C (5.4
°
F) per hour.
Table 1-5: Storage Conditions
Conditions
Short term storage (1-12 months)
Storage temperature
+4
°
C to +27
°
C
+40
°
F to +80
°
F
Maximum temperature rate of change
3
°
C/hr.
5
°
F/hr.
Relative humidity (non-condensing)
Between 20% and 60%
Maximum relative humidity rate of change
5%/hr
Air pressure
Between 700 hPa and 1060 hPa