ABB V-Contact VSC Series Installation And Service Instructions Manual page 12

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3. Handling

The contactor can be lifted using a lifting truck

or a fork-lift truck.

The following precautions must be taken dur-

ing contactor handling:

1. Keep the contactor in the upright position.

2. Make sure that the load is balanced on the

truck or on the transport plate/pallet.

3. Interpose protective material between the

contactor and the truck to avoid any dam-

age or scratches.

4. Fix the contactor onto the truck or onto the

transport plate/pallet to prevent it moving or

tilting over.

3.1. Handling using a lifting or fork-lift truck.

Fig. 2

5. Avoid excessive speed, sudden starts and

stops or sharp changes in direction during

contactor handling.

6. Only lift the contactor enough to avoid any

obstacles on the floor.

7. Take care to avoid any impacts with struc-

tures, other apparatus or with personnel

when handling the contactor.

8. Never lift a contactor over an area where

there are people.

9. During handling of the apparatus, do not

stress the insulating parts and the contactor

terminals.

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