– Preparation for storage under these conditions is the same as for indoor and
outdoor, except the suction and discharge piping will serve as flange covers.
– The suction and discharge valves must be tightly closed and all water removed
from the pump and attached piping. The interior of the pump and piping must be
thoroughly dried.
– Inspect un-painted external steel or cast-iron surfaces once a month for moisture
and replace volatile corrosion inhibitor at that time (see section 1.B.a.v)
EQUIPMENT PROTECTION
• Pumps
– Every 30 days, the pump and motor shaft should be rotated by hand (10-15 turns)
to prevent bearing damage and potential for binding. Be sure shaft comes to rest in
different positions.
– Close-coupled pumps may have minimal access to exposed shaft areas. In those
cases, care must be taken to avoid damage to the shaft though use of channel-lock
pliers or similar tools.
– If removal of the coupling guard is required for hand-rotation of the pump and
motor shafts, this guarding must be reinstalled prior to removal of lock-out tag-out
and start-up.
• Control Panels, VFDs, and Electronics
– For storing electrical control panels, drives and other electrical items for more than
3 months, insertion of moisture absorbing packets within the enclosure by be
necessary. Periodically replace as required. Remove packets prior to equipment
start-up.
• Package Enclosures
– Housing vents and/or openings will be sealed with plastic wrap and waterproof
tape.
– Condensation protection shall be provided in accordance to instructions previously
noted.
PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
• Remove all rust inhibitor from exposed machined surfaces using the method
described by the supplier.
• Remove all corrosion protection devices or material from package.
• Remove flange covers, tape, and all unnecessary pipe plugs.
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