ABB UniGear ZS1 Instruction Manual page 25

Unpacking
• Remove the nails and crate lid and sides;
• Open the compartment door and loosen the bolts fixing the switchgear to the pallet;
• Lift the cubicles by means of the crane following the instructions below;
• Remove the pallet;
• Position the unloading shims;
• Put the switchgear on the loading shims by using the crane.
Figure 30: Handling the switchgear in the wooden crate
Switchgear handling
• Only use a suitable balanced lifting system.
• Should an accidental fault cause a leakage of SF6, ventilate the room and carefully follow the
safety procedures prescribed in the IEC 1634 Standards.
After unpacking, lift the unit groups by means of a crane (figure 29). Use the eyebolts (1.5) and the ropes
fitted with safety.
After installation of the panels, remove the eyebolts used for lifting.
4.6.1.2 Handling by means of rollers
• Only use rollers on a level floor.
• Move the switchgear section avoiding any possible tilting.
Lift the switchgear section by means of a bridge or mobile crane or using jacks (figure 29); remove the
wooden pallet loosening the screws fixing it to the switchgear section base.
Put a sturdy metal sheet between the rollers and the unit base and place the switchgear on the sliding
rollers.
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