Lifting And Transporting - Siemens SIMOTICS M-1PH8 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Center of gravity when transporting or lifting the motor
If the center of gravity of a load is not located centrally between the attachment points, the
motor can tip over or slip out of the lifting equipment when it is being transported or lifted.
This can result in death, serious injury or material damage.
1. Comply with the handling instructions on the machine when transporting it.
2. Be aware of the possibility of different loads on the sling ropes or lifting straps and the
3. Always take account of the center of gravity when transporting or lifting the motor. If the
4.11.3

Lifting and transporting

There are two lifting eyebolts for horizontal transport of the motor. Always transport and lift the
motor by the lifting eyebolts.
● Only lift the motor at the lifting eyebolts on the bearing end shields. To hoist the motor, in
● Pay attention to the lifting capacity of the hoisting gear. The weight of the motor is specified
SIMOTICS M-1PH8
Operating Instructions 05/2012 A5E03986435A AA
WARNING
carrying capacity of the lifting equipment.
center of gravity is not located centrally between the attachment points, then position the
hoisting hook above the center of gravity.
particular if there are built-on assemblies, use suitable cable-guidance or spreading
equipment.
on the rating plate.
Figure 4-2 Lifting the machine (schematic representation)
Preparations for use
4.11 Transport and storage
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