Siemens SIMOTICS XP 1MB5 Operating Instructions Manual page 44

Preparing for use
4.15 Transport and storage
Preconditions and preparations
• Only store goods in undamaged packaging. Unpack the goods if the packaging is damaged.
Correctly store the goods corresponding to the type.
• Repair any damage to the packaging before putting the equipment into storage insofar as
this is necessary to ensure proper storage conditions.
General instructions for storage
Store the machine in a storage room. The place of storage must satisfy the following general
conditions:
• Select a sufficiently sized dry and horizontal place of storage that is above flood level and free
of vibration (v
– The place of storage must be well ventilated as well as free of dust and frost. Provide
– The relative humidity of the air must be lower than 60 %.
– The floor of the place of storage must be sufficiently strong. The maximum permissible
– The ambient air must not contain any harmful gases.
• Protect the machine from shocks and humidity.
• Protect the machines, devices and crates against rising damp and water. Place them on
pallets, beams or suitable foundations.
• Ensure that the air circulation under the equipment is not impeded.
– Place wooden spacer blocks between the covers and the machine.
– Covers or tarpaulins must not trail on the floor around the machine.
Storing outdoors
When storing the machines outside, the storage location must comply with the following
conditions:
• The ground must be sufficiently strong. Prevent the machine from sinking into the ground.
• Covers or tarpaulins used to protect the equipment against the weather must not make
contact with the surfaces of the equipment. Otherwise air circulation under the stored items
will be prevented.
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protection against extreme weather conditions. Ensure that the temperature remains
stable in the range from 10 °C to 50 °C – or 50 °F to 120 °F. If there is a risk of condensation,
the room temperature must be approx. 10 K above the outside temperature. It is not
permissible that the temperature falls below the specified temperature limits. The
temperature limits are specified on the rating plate.
floor loading or storage compartment loading may not be exceeded.
1MB5 shaft height 400/450
Operating Instructions, 04/2023, A5E52802354A