Ammann ASC 130 - Conservation and Storing; Short-Term Storage of 1 to 2 Months; Conservation and Storage for more than 2 Months

51ASC110/ASC130/ASC150/ASC200/ASC250
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3.1. Short-term storage of 1 to 2 months
Wash and clean the machine thoroughly. Warm up the
engine to operating temperature before starting conser-
vation for storage. Place the machine on a firm and flat
surface in a secure location where there is no danger of
damaging the machine by forces of nature like floods,
landslides, fire, etc.
then
• repair any defective lacquer
• grease all lubrication places, cables, lever elbows,
etc.
• check that water tanks are drained
• check whether the refrigerant is frost resistant
• check the charge of batteries and recharge if necessa-
ry
• cover chrome plated surface of pistons with conserva-
tion grease
• we recommend to protect the machine against corro-
sion by spraying it with conservation means, mainly in
spots endangered by corrosion.
A machine that has been treated in this manner doesn’t
require any special processing before next use.
2.3.2. Conservation and storage for more
than 2 months
Same rules for short-term storage apply here as well,
moreover,
• remove batteries, check condition and store in a dry,
cool room – recharge battery regularly,
• support the drum frame so that the shock absorbing
system is not loaded,
• protect rubber components with a layer of special
conservation preparation
• inflate tires to prescribed pressure and protect them
against direct sunshine
• cover chrome plated surface of pistons with conserva-
tion grease
• for conservation spray the machine with a special
preparation particularly in places subject to possible
corrosion
• cover exhaust and intake of the engine with double PE
foil and sticky tape over it
• protect headlights, outside rearview mirrors and other
electrical components outside by spraying over them
special preparation and covering with PE foil,
• conserve the engine as instructed by manufacturer
and leave a sign that the engine has been conserved.
! NOTE !
We recommend that you inspect the conservation
condition. After 6 months inspect and renew if
necessary.
Do not start the engine while stored!
If the machine is stored outside, check whether the
site is not in danger of being flooded in case of bad
weather or endangered in any other way.
Before starting operations again, wash off
conservation with high-pressured hot water
with ordinary degreasing means added as
directed, while observing environmental rules.
Remove conservation and wash the machine in
places with catch basins available to collect
rinse water and chemicals.
2.3. Conservation and Storing