Lifting - GE AF-600 FP Design Manual

4.1.5 Lifting

Always lift the frequency converter in the dedicated lifting eyes. For all 4X unit size and 52 unit size (IP00) Units, use a bar to avoid bending the lifting holes of the
frequency converter.
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Illustration 4.3: Recommended lifting method, 4X and 5X Unit Sizes.
NB!
The lifting bar must be able to handle the weight of the frequency converter. See Mechanical Dimensions for the weight of the different Unit Sizes. Maximum
diameter for bar is 2.5 cm (1 inch). The angle from the top of the drive to the lifting cable should be 60 degrees or greater.
Illustration 4.4: Recommended lifting method, Unit Size 61
(460V, 600 to 900 HP, 575/600V, 900 to 1150 HP).
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Illustration 4.5: Recommended lifting method, Unit Size 62
(460V, 1000 to 1200 HP, 575/600V, 1250 to 1350 HP).
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