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capacitors

resins

complete assemblies containing items listed above

chemicals, reagents, and organics

3.4.3.12 Certain items, such as electric motors with heaters, may be required to be

energized continuously or periodically when stored in an uncontrolled

environment.

3.4.3.13 Heavy equipment such as motors, gearboxes, and other prime-movers

should be rotated periodically to maintain a proper coating of lubrication

and to prevent bearing or gear-face denting at point of contact.

3.4.3.14 In addition to the controls of the general storage areas, temperature and

humidity controls should be considered for individual item groups. It may

also be necessary to change or monitor desiccants or to provide heaters.

3.4.3.15 Certain items such as gearboxes may be required to be filled with fluid.

3.4.3.16 It may be necessary to seal or cap components to the extent possible to

prevent entry of foreign material, dust, or contaminants. Reinforced

packing or barriers between items may be required to prevent damage or

prevent mixing of chemicals due to leakage or breakage.

3.4.3.17 Periodic inspections should be made to ensure that the general condition of

the storage area is acceptable. Examples include cleanliness, vermin

control, lighting, preservation, labeling, flooding, fire protection, safety, and

segregation of material, including segregation of reactive chemicals.

3.4.3.18 Items stored in the plant should be placed under the same type of controls

used for the storeroom.

3.4.3.19 A monthly inspection of storage facilities and items should be performed.

The inspection should be performed and documented utilizing a checklist

that includes criteria appropriate to the inspection. Observed deficiencies

should be noted and corrective action addressed prior to resolution of the

checklist. (See Appendix B for an example of inspection checklist format.)