Receiving, Handling, And Storage - ABB AMVAC Installation And Operation Manual

RECEIVING, HANDLING, AND STORAGE

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ECEIVING ANDLING
AMVAC™ circuit breakers are subject to complete factory production tests and inspection prior to packaging and
shipment. The shipping package is designed to provide reasonable protection during shipment and to provide
convenient handling. Accessories such as opening handles and racking handles are shipped separately from the
circuit breaker.
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ECEIVING
Immediately upon receipt of the circuit breaker(s), examine the shipping container to determine if any damage or
loss was sustained during transit. If damage or indication of rough handling is evident, take photos and file a damage
claim at once with the carrier and promptly notify your ABB representative. ABB is not responsible for damage of
goods after delivery to the carrier. However, ABB will lend assistance if notified of claims. Use care in unpacking to
avoid damaging any circuit breaker parts.
Unpack circuit breakers immediately upon receipt. If unpacking is delayed, difficulty may be experienced in making a
claim for damages not evident upon receipt. Check the contents of each carton against the packing list before
discarding any packing material. If any discrepancy is discovered, promptly notify the nearest district office.
Information specifying the purchase order number, breaker serial number, and part numbers of damaged or missing
parts should accompany the claim.
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ANDLING
AMVAC™ circuit breaker shipping crates are designed to be handled by fork lift.
See the Accessories section for information regarding the lifting accessories available for use with the Amvac break-
er.
Once removed from the shipping container, the circuit breaker wheels are designed to move the circuit breaker
across a clean smooth, paved even surface.
Care must be taken not to damage the secondary locking tab (Item 1, Figure 3) when transporting, rolling, or
handling the AMVAC™ circuit breakers.
DO NOT pull the circuit breaker by the front handles with the circuit breaker in any position other than full
Disconnect.
DO NOT move the circuit breaker by pushing on the embedded pole assemblies or primary leads of the embedded
poles. Damage and misalignment of the pole assemblies will occur if force is applied to them.
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TORAGE
Circuit breakers should be installed in their permanent location as soon as possible. If the circuit breakers are not
placed in service for some time, it is advisable to store in a covered, well-ventilated, dry, dust-free, non-corrosive
ambient, away from any flammable materials and at a temperature between 23 °F and 113 °F. In any case, avoid
any accidental impacts or positioning which stresses the structure of the apparatus.
This may be done by keeping the circuit breaker in its original shipping container and storing it in a warm, dry, and
uncontaminated atmosphere. The circuit breakers should be stored to minimize condensation. Moisture can cause
deterioration of metal parts and high voltage insulation.
Prior to storage of the circuit breaker, verification should be made that it is free from shipping damage and is in
satisfactory operating condition.
Shipping boxes can and will collapse causing damage to the breakers and or personnel and equipment!
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AND TORAGE
CAUTION
Do not stack breakers.
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