Attaching The Rotor Shipping Brace Prior To Storage; Checking The Load Handling Attachments - Siemens SIMOTICS DC 1GG6 Operating And Installation Instructions

Preparations for use
4.8 Transport and storage
These Operating Instructions are part of the scope of delivery; keep them in a location where
they can be easily accessed.
4.8.3

Attaching the rotor shipping brace prior to storage

NOTICE
Bearing damage caused by vibration
If storage conditions are inappropriate there is a risk of bearing seizure damage. This can
result in material damage, such as damage to bearings caused by vibration.
● On machines that have been supplied with a rotor shipping brace, secure the rotor as per
● Protect the machine against strong radial vibrations, since the rotor shipping brace might
NOTICE
Bearing damage when being transported
If the customer has already mounted parts, for example coupling, belt pulley, etc., the bearing
can be damaged during transport.
● In this case, make sure that the customer uses a rotor shipping brace.
4.8.4

Checking the load handling attachments

Inspect the load handling attachments such as the load stands, 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
● Check before use that the load handling attachments are correctly secured.
● When lifting the machine, use only approved and undamaged lifting gear of sufficient rated
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the notes on transportation.
not absorb these completely.
load handling attachments that are found to be damaged.
capacity. Check these before using them.
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 DC 1GG6
Operating Instructions 02/2016