Siemens SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Operating Instructions Manual page 32

Preparing for Use
5.2 Packing and Transportation Requirements
Mechanically Active Substances
Other per IEC 61800-5-1
Degree of Pollution
Transport of SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Drives
Truck, Trailer, and Lorry Transport
1. Where available, air ride trailers are recommended.
2. Use full length tarps to completely cover the load (crated or uncrated).
3. If securing over the top of uncrated cabinets, strap positioning should be should be toward
the four corners of the shipping split to prevent bending.
4. If using chains through the fork pockets, chain protectors should be used to minimize
damage to the finish/paint.
5. When crated, large crates are not stackable. Please comply with do not stack warning labels.
6. Crates cannot be breached or altered when securing.
7. Equipment cabinets or crates should sit flat on the deck of the trailer. If equipment elevation
or suspension is necessary, adequate support under the entire load is required.
8. If protective barrier packaging is opened or damaged during transit (i.e. actions to perform
inspection by Customs), inspection and repackaging should be completed immediately to
correct packaging damage and mitigate potential risk for equipment damage. Equipment
damage caused by damaged or missing protective packaging is not covered by Siemens
warranty policy.
Ocean and Air Transport
Crated and packaged equipment is designed for ocean transport and meets all 2M4 conditions
with the exceptions of free fall and pitch and roll.
1. All Truck, trailer, and Lorrie Transport requirements must be met.
2. Crating and moisture vapor barrier supported by an appropriate level of moisture inhibiting
material are required. All minimum packing requirements must be met.
3. "Out of gauge" ocean cargo shipping by means of open top containers, flat racks, mafis or
break bulk must be stowed below deck.
4. Crates must sit flat on the floor of the flat rack, mafi, open top or vessel. If equipment
elevation or suspension is necessary, adequate support under the entire load is required.
5. If protective barrier packaging is opened or damaged during transit (i.e. actions to perform
inspection by Customs), inspection and repackaging should be completed immediately to
correct packaging damage and mitigate potential risk for equipment damage. Equipment
damage caused by damaged or missing protective packaging is not covered by Siemens
warranty policy.
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Required Conditions for Transport
2S1 Product must be weather protected during transportation. For
additional details refer to the section
PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Drives.
2 Drive must be sealed in the presence of conductive pollution.
Transport of SINAMICS
Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E42736645A_AB
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