Transport By Truck; Intermediate Storage - ABB MNS-Up Service Manual

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5.4.3

Transport by truck

The loading of the sections can be undertaken with a fork lift from the side of the truck. In case of collocate sections an
additional spacer between the sections is necessary (see Figure 3-18).
To protect the edges of the sections paperboard angles has to be attached. 32 mm wide steel straps must be strapped
around the arrangement and the loading platform. The number of these steel straps depends upon the size of the switch-
board.
Figure 5-17 Transport by truck
5.5

Intermediate storage

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The ambient temperature for storage and transport should not exceed below –50°C however, care should be taken
to observe the any storage limits with respect to any electronic components and plastic materials.
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Outdoor storage is not allowed!
The nature and duration of intermediate storage are dependent on the type of packaging.
Sections in standard packaging:
• Store indoor after arrival where no condensation can occur.
• Unpack immediately.
• Open the doors for several hours to acclimatize the equipment.
• Cover the sections with plastic sheeting for any subsequent storage periods.
• Check regularIy for condensation forming under the sheeting prior to the start of installation.
Sections with export/seaworthy packaging (acc. "3.2.2 The seaworthy packing"):
• Moisture protection is only guaranteed if the packaging is undamaged.
• Storage period of maximum 12 months if wrapped in heat sealed PE sheeting and the packaging is undamaged.
• For duration of transport and storage from 12 months up to maximum 24 months and/or if the possibility to check the
status of the drying agent is needed, the following can be used instead of heat-sealed PE-sheeting:
- Heat-sealed aluminium-compound foil with integrated hygroscope which provides moisture protection for at least
24 months.
- The hygroscope is visible from the outside through a opening in the transport box.
• When the storage period is exceeded, the drying agent must be replaced and the plastic sheeting has to be resealed.
Paperboard angle
Spacer
Transport section
Transport section
Plastic foil
Steel strap
Transportable palet
Loading platform
Truck