Extended storage indoors for maximum 5 years (extended
indoor storage)
The storage period starts when the gear unit leaves H.I.T.. For this date, refer to the
dispatch document.
Procedure
1. Make sure that the gear unit is installed, started and in operation before the end of
the maximum storage time.
2. Obey these instructions during the complete storage:
a) Prevent vibration of the gear unit.
b) The ambient conditions for storage are correct. Refer to section
Ambient
conditions for storage
on page 53.
c) Keep the gear unit in a dry area with a good airflow.
d) Make sure that weather conditions have no effect on the gear unit.
e) Put the gear unit on a stable and level ground.
f) Put a plastic cover on the gear unit to prevent contamination with dust.
3. Each year, do these inspections on the gear unit:
a) Examine the paint on the gear unit for damage.
b) Examine all bare surfaces for damage.
c) Apply anti-oxidising waxy varnish on all bare machined surfaces. Refer to
section
Corrosion protection by H.I.T.
on page 52.
4. Each 2 years, fill the gear unit again with rust preventive mineral oil.
a) Drain the oil from the gear unit. Refer to section
Drain gear oil
on page 41.
b) Add a volatile corrosion inhibitor to the gear oil. Speak to the supplier of the gear
oil for instructions. Do not add more volatile corrosion inhibitor than specified in
section
General specifications for lubricants
on page 61.
c) Seal all openings of the gear unit.
d) With your hand, turn the HSS until the LSS made 2 complete turns.
7.4
Storage
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