Attaching The Rotor Shipping Brace; Checking The Load Handling Attachments - Siemens SIMOTICS HV C Operating And Installation Instructions

Preparations for use
4.13 Transport and storage
4.13.3

Attaching the rotor shipping brace

Bearing damage caused by shocks and vibration during storage
Improper storage can result in damage to bearings caused by shocks and vibration.
● On machines that have been supplied with a rotor shipping brace, secure the rotor as
● Protect the motor against severe radial shocks and vibration. The rotor shipping brace
Bearing damage caused by vibration during transport
If the customer has already mounted parts, such as coupling, belt pulley etc., the bearing can
be damaged during transport.
● In this case, make sure that the customer uses a rotor shipping brace.
4.13.4

Checking the load handling attachments

Inspect the load handling attachments such as the load trestles, lifting eyes and ring bolts and
also the lifting gear, before lifting the machine:
● Inspect the load handling attachments on the machine for possible damage. Replace any
● Before use, check that the load suspension equipment is correctly attached.
● When lifting the machine, use only approved and undamaged lifting gear of sufficient rated
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described in the notes on transportation.
cannot completely absorb these shocks and vibrations.
load suspension equipment that is found to be damaged.
capacity. Check the lifting gear prior to its use.
WARNING
The machine can be dropped
If the load handling attachments and lifting gear are damaged or not correctly secured,
the machine may be dropped during lifting. This can result in death, serious injury or
material damage.
● Inspect the load handling attachments and lifting gear before use.
SIMOTICS HV C 1NB1402-2AA84-4CA0-Z
Operating Instructions 06/2018