Securing The Rotor - Siemens SIMOTICS HV C Operating And Installation Instructions

Lifting equipment can break at low temperatures
At low temperatures, the material of the lifting equipment can become brittle. When lifting and
transporting, the lifting equipment can tear off and the motor might be dropped.
This can result in death, serious injury, or material damage.
● Only lift the machine using the lifting equipment at temperatures that are not below -20 °C.
● Alternatively, warm up the lifting equipment or lift the machine in a different way.
4.13.6

Securing the rotor

The machine is equipped with a rotor shipping brace. This protects the bearings against
damage due to shock and vibration when it is being transported or placed into storage.
NOTICE
Bearing damage caused by vibration and shock during transport
The machine can be damaged if it is jolted during transport. This can result in material damage.
● Always transport the machine with the rotor shipping brace supplied. The rotor shipping
● Do not remove the rotor shipping brace until you are ready to push on the output element.
● For machines with a vertical type of construction:
SIMOTICS HV C 1NB1402-2AA84-4CA0-Z
Operating Instructions 06/2018
WARNING
brace must be attached during the transport.
– Do not remove the rotor shipping brace until the machine is in a vertical position.
– If a machine has to be transported in a horizontal position, the rotor must be fixed in
position before the machine is turned onto its side.
Preparations for use
4.13 Transport and storage
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