Climax FF6300 - STORAGE AND SHIPPING; STORAGE

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6.1 STORAGE
Proper storage of the FF6300 will extend its usefulness and prevent undue damage.
Before storing do the following:
• Clean the machine with solvent to remove grease, metal chips, and
moisture.
• Drain all liquids from the pneumatic conditioning unit.
Store the FF6300 in its original shipping container. Keep all packing materials for
repackaging the machine.
6.1.1 Short-term storage
Short term storage is defined as less than or equal to three months. For short-term
storage:
1. Spray all unpainted surfaces with LPS 2 to prevent corrosion.
2. Apply Moly Grade Anti-Seize to the chuck jacking screws (Figure 3-12 on
page 34).
3. Package the machine in its shipping container as shown in Figure 6-2 on
page 75 or Figure 6-3 on page 76.
6.1.2 Long-term storage
Long term storage is defined as longer than three months. For long-term storage:
1. Spray all unpainted machine surfaces with LPS 3 to prevent corrosion.
2. Package the machine in its shipping container as shown in Figure 6-2 on
page 75 or Figure 6-3 on page 76.
3. Add a desiccant pouch to the shipping container. Replace the pouch
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Store the shipping container out of direct sunlight in an environment where
the temperature is between -40 ºC and 70 ºC (-4 ºF to 160 ºF).