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6 STORAGE AND SHIPPING
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6.1 STORAGE
Proper storage of the boring machine will extend its usefulness and prevent undue
damage.
Before storing, do the following:
1. Clean the machine with solvent to remove grease, metal chips, and mois-
ture.
2. Remove hoses to the HPU. Do not remove the ramp feature hoses.
Store the boring machine in its original shipping container. Keep all packing mate-
rials for repackaging the machine.
6.1.1 Short-term storage
Do the following for short-term storage (three months or less):
1. Remove the tooling.
2. Lower and support the spindle.
3. Remove the hoses to the HPU. Do not remove the ramp feature hoses.
4. Clean the machine to remove dirt, grease, metal chips, and moisture.
5. Spray all black and bare metal surfaces with LPS-3 to prevent corrosion.
6. Store in a protected area.
6.1.2 Long-term storage
For long-term storage (longer than three months), follow the short-term storage
instructions, but use LPS-3 instead of LPS-2.
6.2 SHIPPING
The boring machine can be shipped in its original shipping container.