2.3
Unpacking and transport
The packing is intended for transport and not for storing purpose. Upon receipt the switchgear must be
unpacked and installed under clean, dry, dust-free, indoor conditions and anti-condensation heaters should
be connected.
The cubicles which are without vacuum packing are normally fixed to the pallet. The
palette is suitable for lifting by transpalette or fork-lift from all four sides provided that the width and length
of transpalette is fitting.
under shelter for a period of time adapted to the ambient conditions. Packing for storage purpose can be
supplied upon specific request.
!
CAUTION! The center of gravidity may vary according to apparatus installed in panels.
CAUTION! Assure that the panel is not damaged,tilted or dropped.
The lifting beam in fig:2.3.3 is not included in the delivery. Consider min 1.5 ton lifting capacity for each
1000mm cubicle.
Fig: 2.3.1
For each switchgear transport unit instructive labels
or dwg. is fixed on the wooden crate. Example:
Fig:2.3.4
Study those advices also and check the transport
tools before you attempt lifting and transport.
Fig:2.3.5
At the installation place it will be necessary to remove the wooden transpalette under the panel and adjust the
placement. If a crane is not available than the panel can be lifted by 2 transpalettes or suitable jacking tools
and the panel can slide on 7-8 pcs of roller-tubes.
Pay attention to the hollow part under the cubicle fore-part. (
Installation and maintenance instructions
If the packing includes vacuum bags they might be used for storage indoors or
554685-801
Ordering number for the lifting
Fig: 2.3.2
UniGear type ZS2
UniSafe-36
handles
Fig:2.3.6
)
Fig:2.3.6
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Fig: 2.3.3
Fig: 2.3.4