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Transport and
Storage
Manual
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PACKING AND PROTECTION .......................................................................................................... 3
1.1
P
ROPULSOR
...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2
P
LANETARY GEARS
.......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3
H
EAT EXCHANGERS
.......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1
Standard conservation (controlled conditions) ........................................................................... 3
1.3.2
Advise for conservation (uncontrolled conditions)...................................................................... 3
1.4
C
ONTROL SYSTEM AND PROPULSORS ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
................................................... 3
1.4.1
Packages ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5
S
UPERVISION UNDER STORAGE TIME
............................................................................................... 4
2
END OF STORAGE............................................................................................................................... 5
2.1
C
HECKING
........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2
C
LEANING
........................................................................................................................................ 5
3
LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................. 6
3.1
P
ROPULSOR
...................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2
I
NTERMEDIATE SHAFT
...................................................................................................................... 6
3.3
H
YDRAULICS AND LUBRICATION MODULES
..................................................................................... 7
3.4
B
IGGER CONTROL UNITS
.................................................................................................................. 7
3.5
S
MALLER UNITS OR MODULES
.......................................................................................................... 7
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ACKING AND PROTECTION
1.1 P
ROPULSOR
A unused unit is kept inside.
If the storage period is longer than three months, the unit is filled with oil. A unit filled
with oil is kept in a upright position.
1.2 P
LANETARY GEARS
For extended storage of more than 6 months, the rotating seals will no longer be
efficient. It is recommended to check them periodically by turning the internal gears and
rotating the input shaft. For a negative multi-disk brake, release the brake by using a
hydraulic pump or similar device. It is recommended to replace the gaskets when the
machine is started.
1.3 H
EAT EXCHANGERS
1.3.1 S
TANDARD CONSERVATION
(
CONTROLLED CONDITIONS
)
All heat exchangers are treated with a rust preventive layer (on both shell- and
tubeside). This layer will protect the heat exchanger when it is stored at controlled
conditions, i.e. inside, in a dry room at constant temperature . When these conditions
are met, the heat exchanger can be stored without special treatment for a longer period
(up till 24 months). The rust preventive layer can be removed with a mineral solvent
(petroleum).
1.3.2 A
DVISE FOR CONSERVATION
(
UNCONTROLLED CONDITIONS
)
When the above mentioned storage conditions are not met, you will have to fill the heat
exchanger with an inert gas and all openings have to be closed airtight (additionally
silica gel can be added to absorb liquids). Alternatively, the heat exchanger can be
treated with a rust preventive liquid of a type suited for long term conservation. If
necessary, contact a specialised company. Take the materials of the heat exchanger
(see specification sheet) into consideration. Be aware that in uncontrolled storage
conditions large amounts of water can accumulate in the heat exchanger as a result of
condensation.
1.4 C
ONTROL SYSTEM AND PROPULSORS ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS
All gears should be greased (Transmitter unit STU).
Place for storing electronic equipments have to have walls and cover. Equipment
should be placed 1 m above the floor to avoid moisture from the floor to get into
equipment. The place should be dry and warm enough (> 10
°C) but not too warm (<
70
°C). Also the temperature should be steady.
In the same store where electronic equipments are kept, not any corrosive material
should be kept (batteries with acid).
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ACKAGES
Some packing material should be used, for example board chips. But in
some cases it is important that the chips can’t go inside for example control
levers and panels.
Control panels and equipments have to be covered first with condense
protecting packing board or similar. Also packing should be steady enough
and not corrosive.
Inside every electronic unit and packing containing electronic equipment
should moisture absorber be kept to keep the components dry. The
absorber material should be kept dry by changing it regularly.
Plastic should not touch straight to any metal and cause any condense and
prevent moisture reduction from packages.
If necessary, you should provide and use special packages meant for
electronic components.
All holes of electronic units should be blocked to avoid dirt and moisture
getting inside the unit.
Packing should be made so that electronic units and components can’t
move inside packing.
Moving and unnecessary opening of packing should be avoided. If packing
is opened it should be closed properly if storing continues.
1.5 S
UPERVISION UNDER STORAGE TIME
Frequent checking of store should be done.
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ND OF STORAGE
2.1 C
HECKING
When you take the units from storage, you should check:
That there is no damaged devices or components
All part and components are left
That no corrosion or condensed corrosion appears
That lubrication or hydraulic systems does not have rubbish or water
2.2 C
LEANING
After storing the equipment should be checked that they are not damaged and they are
containing all needed components. Any dust, salt, etc. should be cleaned away with
cleaning cloth, which is not getting fluffy.
Also it is important to make sure that equipments are dry and clean before the supply
voltage is connected!
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IFTING AND TRANSPORTATION
3.1 P
ROPULSOR
The propulsor is equipped with lifting eyes. During lifting operation you should be
careful, that you don’t damage projecting parts.
During transportation the propulsor should fasten and protect properly using
appropriate points. During transportation you should be careful.
If the unit does not have lifting eyes, you should lift and transport the unit on suitable
bed.
3.2 I
NTERMEDIATE SHAFT
Use strong nylon ropes or lifting belts. When using steel cords, protect the edges.
Cardan shafts should be transported in a horizontal position. For non-horizontal
transportation additional precautions must be taken to prevent the splined parts from
separating.
Danger of injury!
Please consider the following precautions:
When lifting or putting down the shaft, the moving parts (flange yoke and
journal cross) may tilt and lead to injuries.
Keep hands away from the joint! Danger of crushed hands!
Avoid bumps and knocks during transport and storage.
Do not store or handle the shaft with any stress or load on the spline
protection or the seal.
Use appropriate frames or racks for storage, so that the flange yokes are
not loaded.
Use chocks or blocks to prevent cardan shaft from rolling.
Secure shaft against falling over if it is stored in a vertical position.
Keep cardan shafts in a dry place.
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3.3 H
YDRAULICS AND LUBRICATION MODULES
The lifting is to be done with lifting linen.
Use strong nylon ropes or lifting belts. When using steel cords, protect the edges.
3.4 B
IGGER CONTROL UNITS
All electronic equipment should be transported with care. Lifting should be done only
from marked places or from the bottom of packing.
Bigger control units have special lifting eyes.
The assembly brackets of the control unit are not allowed to use for lifting the
unit.
3.5 S
MALLER UNITS OR MODULES
All equipment should be transported with care. Lifting should be done only from marked
places or from the bottom of packing.
Smaller do not have any special lifting eyes. Their lifting should be with palette or equal
or with manpower.