Unpacking; Transport Without Packaging; Storage - AirTech ASC series Installation Und Betriebsanleitung

Side channel blowers individually packed in cardboard boxes can
be carried by hand.
Packed on a pallet the side channel blower is to be transported
with a forklift.
U npa c ki ng
In case the side channel blower is packed in a cardboard box with
inflated cushions:
• Remove the inflated cushions from the box.
In case the side channel blower is in a cardboard box cushioned
with rolled corrugated cardboard:
• Remove the corrugated cardboard from the box.
In case the side channel blower is laid in foam:
• Remove the foam.
In case the side channel blower is bolted to a pallet or a base
plate:
• Remove the bolting between the side channel blower and the
pallet/base plate.
In case the side channel blower is fastened to the pallet by means
of tightening straps:
• Remove the tightening straps.
CAUTION!
Before connecting pipes and hoses, remove the transport
protection of connection openings.
CAUTION!
For multi-stage and multi-flow machines, the factory fitted
metal cover must not be removed!
Tra n sp ort wit h o ut pa c ka g i ng
In case the side channel blower weighs less than 20 kg and comes
without eyebolts for the attachment of lifting gear:
• Grasp the side channel blower with both hands.
If the side channel blower is located on the compressor cover, it
must be brought to a horizontal position before transport.
• Put a lifting strap around the
compressor (see picture),
• Lift until the lifting strap is taut,
• carefully tilt the compressor
on its foot.
WARNING! Check the lifting
capacity of the lifting straps!
In case the side channel blower comes with
eyebolts for the attachment of lifting gear:
• Attach lifting gear securely to the
eyebolt on the cylinder,
• Attach the lifting gear to a crane
hook with safety latch,
• Lift the side channel blower with a
crane.

Storage

• Make sure that the gas inlet / suction connection and the gas
discharge / pressure connection are closed (leave the provided
plugs in).
• Store the side channel blower
- if possible in original packaging,
- indoors, ambient temperature T=0...40 °C,
- inside temperature app. >10 °C higher than outside temp.,
- well ventilated, no corrosives,
- dry, relative humidity < 60 %, non-condensing,
- dust free and
- vibration free.
Side channel blowers shall stay in their original packaging and must
be covered properly.
Side channel blowers can be stored for max. 5 years under such
"favorable ambient" conditions.
NOTE!
If the storage period or non-use period of 5 years is exceeded,
the ball bearings and radial shaft seals must be replaced and
regreased before recommissioning.
In case of adverse ambient conditions (e.g. aggressive atmos-
phere, frequent temperature changes) conserve the side channel
blower immediately. Make sure that all ports are firmly closed; seal
all ports that are not sealed with PTFE-tape, gaskets or o-rings with
adhesive tape. Pack airtight with a foil, add dehumidifying agent
(e.g. granules) into the packaging if necessary.
For commissioning after conservation make sure that all remains
of adhesive tape are removed from the ports.
Commission the side channel blower as described in the chapter
"Installation and Commissioning".
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