Lifting And Transportation - Siemens SIMOTICS XP 1MB5 Operating Instructions Manual

• Any eyes that are screwed in must be tightly fastened.
• Eyebolts must be screwed in right up to their supporting surface.
• Comply with the permissible eyebolt loads.
• When necessary, use suitably dimensioned lifting equipment, for example hoisting slings
(EN1492-1) and webbing load restraints (EN12195-2).
Note
When lifting the machines for transport, only lift them in a position that corresponds to their
basic construction type.
The type of construction of the machine is stated on the rating plate.
4.15.2

Lifting and transportation

To safely lift and transport the machine, the following requirements must be met:
• Personnel operating cranes and fork-lift trucks must be appropriately qualified.
• If the machine is packed:
– Depending on the weight, size and on-site conditions, lift crates and transport frames
– Use a crane or fork-lift truck suitable for the load.
• When lifting the machine, use only approved and undamaged sling guides and spreaders of
sufficient rated capacity. Carefully check the lifting equipment prior to using it. The weight
of the machine is shown on the rating plate.
• When lifting the machine, refer to the information on the lifting plate.
– Comply with the specified spreading angles.
– Do not exceed the maximum lifting acceleration and lifting speed specified on the lifting
Transport for a different type of construction
If you do not transport or lift the machine in a position appropriate for its construction, the
machine can tip, slip into the lifting equipment or fall down. This can result in death, serious
injury or material damage.
• Use only the load carrying device on the stator frame for lifting.
• Use the load carrying device appropriate for the machine position.
• Only use suitable rope guiding or spreading devices.
1MB5 shaft height 400/450
Operating Instructions, 04/2023, A5E52802354A
using a crane with slings or a forklift truck.
plate. Lift the machine without jerking it.
Acceleration a ≤ 0.4 g (≈ 4 m/s
Velocity v ≤ 20 m/min
WARNING
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Preparing for use
4.15 Transport and storage
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