Transporting The Machine Set; Storage - Siemens SIMOTICS FD 1LH1 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Preparations for use
4.17 Transport and storage
4.17.4

Transporting the machine set

Falling down of the machine
The lifting lugs on the machine are designed only for the weight of the machine. If a machine
set is lifted and transported on a single machine, this can lead to mechanical failure of the
lifting lug. The machine or machine set may fall. This can result in death, serious injury or
material damage.
● Do not lift machine sets by attaching lifting tackle to the individual machines.
● Use only the equipment provided, e.g. the openings or lugs on the base plates, for
Note
Place the machine in a secure and raised position
In order to obtain easy and safe access to the underside of the machine, place it in a secure
and raised position.
Standing under suspended loads
If the lifting gear or load handling attachments were to fail, the machine could fall. This can
result in death, serious injury or material damage.
Never remain under or in the immediate vicinity of the machine when it is raised.
4.17.5

Storage

If the machine is not going to be commissioned soon after delivery, ensure that it is stored
correctly.
NOTICE
Seizure damage to bearings
If the machine is stored incorrectly there is a risk that the bearings will suffer damage while
out of use. Examples of resulting damage can include scoring and corrosion.
Read the following storage instructions.
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WARNING
transporting machine sets. Note the maximum capacity of the lifting lug.
DANGER
SIMOTICS FD 1LH1
Operating Instructions 04/2016