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1.3 Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts
Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts for up to 6 months
New turbochargers and spare parts can be stored in their closed packages for 6 months from
the date of delivery without additional mothballing measures, indicated by VCI label on package.
Figure 2:
olatile
orrosion
nhibitor (VCI)
Only dry rooms with 40...70 % atmospheric humidity, in which no water condensation can
form, are suitable as storage locations.
Storage of new turbochargers and spare parts for more than 6 months
Health protection when handling VCI
VCI products are not hazardous in terms of the Ordinance on Hazardous
Substances. Nevertheless, the following points must be observed when
handling VCI:
Observe the information in the material safety data sheet.
Ensure proper space ventilation.
Do not eat, drink or store food at the workplace while working with VCI.
Clean hands and face after working with VCI.
For more information, see www.branopac.com.
Wear safety gloves to protect against mechanical hazards.
Every 6 months, the following mothballing measures are required:
Open package.
Remove VCI corrosion protection emitter from package and replace with a new VCI corro-
sion protection emitter of the same kind. New VCI corrosion protection emitters can be ob-
tained from www.branopac.com.
Old VCI corrosion protection emitters must be disposed of in an environmentally compati-
ble, professional way and in compliance with locally applicable regulations.
Close package. The more tightly the package is sealed, the longer the protection duration.
