Transportation With Crane - Siemens SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Operating Instructions Manual

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Transportation with Crane

Transportation with Crane
Failure to Transport in Accordance with Proper Procedures
If not properly transported with crane, the transportation unit/cabinet may tip over or fall, which
may result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
The recommended lifting method for standard shipping is the strap and cradle method. The
strap and cradle method of transportation employs the use of fabric slings through the lifting
openings in the cabinet base to lift cabinets. The length and tensile strength of the slings are
crucial to this method of lifting.
1. Read all available safety information about crane transportation before actually using a
crane for transporting units/cabinets.
2. Ensure that the lifting equipment is undamaged.
3. Do not exceed the permissible transportation weight of crane.
4. Locate the center of balance and center of gravity of the unit prior to lifting the transportation
unit/cabinet and lift using a spreader bar and sling. In most cases, the center of balance
will be off-center and must be considered prior to lifting.
5. Ensure that slings are at least 1.3 m (51 in) above the top of the enclosure.
6. Use spreader bars (singled or H-shaped depending on cabinet size) to prevent damage to
the cabinet/unit. The illustration " Transportation with Crane using H-shaped and Single
Spreader Bars ", depicts proper spreader bar use.
7. Ensure that the strength of the sling is adequate for the weight specified in the dimension
drawing(s) for your specific order.
8. Adjust sling length to compensate for a displaced center of gravity.
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