Transporting The Machine Set - Siemens SIMOTICS DC 1HS5 Operating Instructions Manual

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4.9 Transport and storage
The machine can tip over, slip or fall down during transport if a different construction is used
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.
● Use suitable rope guiding or spreading devices. The weight of the machine is shown on
The machine can fall over, shift or fall down during transport if the center of gravity is not
symmetrical
If the center of gravity of a load is not located centrally between the attachment points, the
motor can tip over or slip out of the lifting equipment and fall when it is being transported or
lifted. This can result in death, serious injury or material damage.
● Comply with the handling instructions on the machine when transporting it.
● Be aware of the possibility of different loads on the sling ropes or lifting straps and the
● Always take account of the center of gravity when transporting or lifting the motor. If the
4.9.6

Transporting the machine set

Falling down of the machine
The lifting lugs on the machine are designed only for the weight of the machine. If a machine
set is lifted and transported on a single machine, this can lead to mechanical failure of the
lifting lug. The machine or machine set may fall. This can result in death, serious injury or
material damage.
● Do not lift machine sets by attaching lifting tackle to the individual machines.
● Use only the equipment provided, e.g. the openings or lugs on the base plates, for
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the rating plate.
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carrying capacity of the lifting equipment.
center of gravity is not located centrally between the attachment points, then position the
hoisting hook above the center of gravity.
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transporting machine sets. Note the maximum capacity of the lifting lug.
SIMOTICS DC 1HS5
Operating Instructions 02/2016