Siemens SIMOTICS FD 1MQ1 Operating And Installation Instructions page 35

Danger when incorrectly lifting and transporting
Danger of death, serious injury, or substantial material damage caused by tipping or falling
transported goods. Comply with the following safety instructions:
● All work must be performed with due caution and care.
● Comply with any notes in the shipping papers.
● Carefully comply with all of the handling information and markings on the packages
● Only use suitable and adequately dimensioned lifting equipment, transport equipment and
Danger due to incorrect attachment and lifting
● Ensure that suitable lifting equipment is available.
● Only hoist the goods using the designated hoisting points and/or at marked positions. The
● Use suitable strap guiding or spreading devices.
● If not specified otherwise in the transport data, always transport the machine in the position
Danger due to damaged attachment points
● Carefully check the attachment points provided on the machine, e.g. attachment eyes, lifting
● Before using, carefully ensure that the attachment points are correctly attached.
Bearing damage caused by vibration
Depending on the version, the machine is fitted with a rotor shipping brace. Not using the rotor
shipping brace can cause damage to the bearings if it is jolted or subject to vibration during
transport or storage.
● Always transport the machine with the rotor shipping brace mounted.
● Remove the rotor shipping brace at the latest possible time, e.g. just before attaching the
● If the customer already has mounted parts, such as a coupling or belt pulley, the bearings
● Protect the motor against strong radial shocks and vibration when storing, as the rotor
● 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
SIMOTICS FD 1MQ1
Operating Instructions 01/2019
whenever transporting and putting the equipment into storage according to ISO 780.
industrial trucks.
attachment points are not dimensioned for additional loads.
associated with its specific type of construction.
lugs or ring bolts for possible damage. Replace any damaged attachment points.
output elements or just before installing in the plant or system.
can be damaged during transport. In this case, make sure that the customer uses a rotor
shipping brace.
shipping brace cannot completely absorb these forces.
before the machine is turned onto its side. Vertical machines can be supplied in the
horizontal position from the manufacturing plant.
Preparations for use
4.18 Transport
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