Packing, Transport And Storage; Intermediate Storage - ABB VD4 Installation And Service Instructions Manual

D I S T R I B U T I O N S O L U T I O N S
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1. Packing, transport and storage

1.1
The factory-assembled switching devices are
checked at the works for completeness of the
equipment installed and simultaneously subjected
to a routine test in accordance with VDE 0670, part
1000, or IEC publication 62271-1, thus verifying their
correct structure and function.
1.2 Packaging
The switching devices are mounted individually on a
wooden pallet and sealed in film and/or packed in
cardboard for delivery.
Packaging for overseas shipment:
• Drying agent bags inserted in the film-sealed
packaging
• Drying agent bags in accordance with DIN 55 473.
1.3 Transport
Loading of the package units must only be carried
out with a
• crane,
• fork-lift truck and/or
• trolley jack.
• Avoid impact during handling.
• Do not subject to other damaging mechanical
stresses.
• Lifting gear must not be attached to the breaker
poles or parts of the operating mechanism. Use
the lifting lugs 1.3 for hoists (Figure 8).
1.4 Delivery
The duties of the consignee on receipt of the
switching devices at site include the following:
• Checking the delivery for completeness and
freedom from damage (e.g. moisture and its
adverse effects).
• Any short quantities, defects or damage in transit:
- Must be precisely documented on the
consignment note.
- The shipper/carrier is to be notified immediately
in accordance with the liability provisions of the
German general conditions for forwarders
(ADSp/KVO).
Note:
Always take photographs to document any major
damage.
Condition on delivery
Note:

1.5 Intermediate storage

Intermediate storage of the switching device in the
switch position OFF and the stored-energy spring
mechanisms discharged
Indicator DISCHARGED:
Conditions for optimum intermediate storage:
1. Devices with basic packaging or unpacked:
• A dry and well ventilated storeroom with climate in
accordance with VDE 0670, part 1000 / IEC 60694
/ IEC62271-1.
• Room temperature which does not fall below -5 °C.
• Do not remove or damage the packaging.
• Unpackaged devices:
- Are to be loosely covered with protective
sheeting.
- Sufficient air circulation must be maintained.
• Check regularly for any condensation.
2. Devices with seaworthy or similar packaging
with internal protective sheeting:
• Store the transport units:
- protected from the weather,
- dry,
- safe from damage.
• Check the packaging for damage.
• If the maximum storage period starting from the
date of packaging has been exceeded:
- The protective function of the packaging is no
longer guaranteed.
- Suitable action must be taken if inter-mediate
storage is to continue.
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